Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting August 2027
- Apply before May 2027, International. This is an estimated deadline. The deadline is applicable to students from outside the European Economic Area who want to study within the EEA, or to students who want to study outside the EEA but are not nationals of that country.
- Apply before Aug 2027, International. This is an estimated deadline. The deadline is applicable to students from outside the European Economic Area who want to study within the EEA, or to students who want to study outside the EEA but are not nationals of that country.
Application Deadline for Domestic Applicants: Rolling Admissions
Language
English
- Duolingo English Test: 105
- TOEFL iBT: 79 (OR)
- PTE Academic: 53
- IELTS: 6.5
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Albuquerque, United States
Disciplines
Special Education
Overview
Doctoral students in the Special Education program from The University of New Mexico work closely with faculty who are actively engaged in cutting-edge research, collaboration with schools and public agencies, developing public policy, and advocating for individuals with exceptionalities and their families.
Graduation opportunities
- Graduates of the Special Education doctoral program have held positions as university professors, deans, researchers, clinicians, school and community organization administrators, lawyers, policy experts, and government agency leaders.
Programme Structure
Areas of expertise:
- Applied Behavioral Analysis Certificate
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Certificate
- Educational Diagnostician Program
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 105
- TOEFL iBT: 79 (OR)
- PTE Academic: 53
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- Complete Graduate Application online
- A non-refundable application fee (pay with credit card online as part of Graduate Application)
- One official transcript from each college you have attended (Exception: UNM transcripts)
- One unofficial transcript from each college you have attended (Exception: UNM transcripts)
- Letter of Intent
- SPCD Doctoral Application form. Please upload completed form in the special requirements section in your online application. May also be added to addendum section in your online application after submission.
- Professional Vita (Resume)
- Professional Writing Sample
- Five Letters of Recommendation
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (Applies to you, Non-residents): 41,117 AUD / year ≈ 29,146 USD / year
- Out-of-State: 41,117 AUD / year ≈ 29,146 USD / year
- Domestic (Applies to you, In-State): 14,226 AUD / year ≈ 10,084 USD / year
Living costs
Albuquerque, United States: 1,227-1,919 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Special Education.