Key information

Duration

Part-time – 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting August 2027 – Apply before Mar 2027

Language

English

Duolingo English Test: 110
TOEFL iBT: 79
PTE Academic: 59
IELTS: 6

Credits

72 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Tuscaloosa, United States

Disciplines

Special Education

Overview

Tailor this Special Education program from The University of Alabama to your interests and career goals by selecting the Autism, Collaborative, Gifted, or Leadership coursework track.

Lead the Future in Special Education

Our online EdD equips you to change the world in special education administration, evaluation, teaching and service in ways that seek the best for students and families with special needs.
Graduates may seek career advancement as school or district administrators, teacher trainers or executive leaders in other nonprofit organizations.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Consultation Process for Special Education Programs
Special Education Leadership, Policy and Law
Advanced Professional Development
Transition in Special Education
Medical and Psychosocial Aspects of Disabilities

Admission requirements

Academic requirements

GPA: 3

English requirements

Duolingo English Test: 110
TOEFL iBT: 79
PTE Academic: 59
IELTS: 6

Other requirements

General requirements

A master’s degree in special education or a related area
Three years of teaching experience
An overall undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or a 3.0 average for the last 60 credit hours in a degree program, or a 3.0 or higher in a completed graduate degree program
Writing Assessment: Please submit as one document. Part 1: In one page, please describe what is meant by evidence-based practices. Part 2: In three to five pages, please list some of these evidence-based practices and describe their role in contemporary gifted education or special education (select the area of program application). Please also discuss why you think there is a gap in implementing these practices.
An invitation to interview (as appropriate) may be required by the department. You will receive additional information from the program coordinator.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International (Non-residents): 16,252 AUD / year ≈ 11,520 USD / year
Out-of-State: 16,252 AUD / year ≈ 11,520 USD / year
Domestic (In-State): 16,252 AUD / year ≈ 11,520 USD / year

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