Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 72 months
- Time limits for degree completion: 6 years if admitted post-masters; 8 years if admitted post-bachelor's degree
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting August 2027
- Apply before Mar 2027
Priority deadline: Jan. 15
Language
English
- TOEFL® iBT: 80
- PTE Academic: 65
- IELTS: 6.5
Credits
72 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Las Vegas, United States
Disciplines
Special Education
Overview
Students enrolled in this Special Education program at University of Nevada, Las Vegas gain an understanding of philosophy and theory as they relate to the conduct of research and program evaluation. Graduates pursue careers in schools, institutions of higher education, research centers, and agencies that require the competencies developed through a Ph.D. course of study.
Career Possibilities
- University or college professor
- Government official
- School district leadership
- Educational consultant
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Seminars in Selected Special Educational Topics
- Professional Seminar in Special Education
- Leadership Seminar in Special Education
- Issues, Trends and Futures in Special Education
- Legal and Political Issues in Special Education Programming
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
- GRE® — Required
English requirements
- TOEFL® iBT: 80
- PTE Academic: 65
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- A letter of application that clearly articulates professional and research goals that are related to the focus of the Ph.D. degree program in Special Education;
- Three letters of recommendation – at least one from an individual familiar with the applicant's academic performance and potential for doctoral degree completion and at least one from an individual knowledgeable of the applicant's quality of work experience;
- Representative samples of scholarly writing, preferably in APA style, and/or other media samples related to professional study;
- A resume of professional preparation and experience (a minimum of two to three years of professional experience in special education, general education or other relevant field as a teacher, administrator or related service provider for children and adults with disabilities and/or giftedness is preferred).
Tuition Fees
- International: 37,607 AUD / year (≈ 26,658 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 37,198 AUD / year (≈ 26,368 USD / year)
- Domestic In-State: 10,913 AUD / year (≈ 7,736 USD / year)
Living costs
Las Vegas, United States: 1,241-2,017 AUD / month