Key Information
- Duration: Part-time, 48 months
- Start dates & application deadlines: You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
Overview
This Advanced Educational Studies - Special Education (Online) PhD program from Liberty University will help to increase your information literacy through the examination of current literature, research defense, and dissemination.
By focusing your research and dissertation on special education, you will study the unique needs of students with all forms of learning disabilities. You will also study best practices in curriculum and program development for children with behavioral disorders, special needs, and those who excel and need more challenging programs. Visit the programme website for more information
Understanding these topics in special education is vital for effectively serving your school administration at the local, state, and national level.
Some of the additional topics you will cover in this program include:
- A biblical perspective on decision making within the field of education
- Advanced practices in designing and conducting original research
- Educational theories within the field for professional and academic practice
- Pedagogical concepts and approaches based upon research and knowledge of the discipline
- Theories and evidence-based practices that inform leadership, research, and teacher preparation in special education
Career opportunities:
- Educational consultant
- Educational researcher
- K-12 special education director
- University administrator
- University professor
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- History and Future of Special Education
- Collaboration and Communication in Special Education
- Assessment and Evaluation in Special Education
- Disability and Learning
- Issues & Trends in Exceptionality
Admission Requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: 3.0
English requirements
Duolingo English Test: 105
TOEFL iBT: 80
IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
A conferred PhD in Education or Ed.D. from a regionally accredited institution with a 3.0 or above GPA is required for admission in good standing.
All applicants must submit the following:
- Admission application
- Application fee
- Official college transcripts
- Proof of English proficiency (for applicants whose native language is other than English)
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 14,131 AUD / year (≈ 10,125 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 14,131 AUD / year (≈ 10,125 USD / year)
- In-State: 14,131 AUD / year (≈ 10,125 USD / year)
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