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:

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Educational Diagnostician Program

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2028-01-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-08-01 00:00:00 , International

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Application Deadline for Domestic Applicants: Rolling Admissions

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Albuquerque, United States

Disciplines

Special Education View 68 other PhDs in Special Education in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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IELTS

6.5

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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 and 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 and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

29146 USD / year

≈ 29146 USD / year
Out-of-State

29146 USD / year

≈ 29146 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10084 USD / year

≈ 10084 USD / year

Living costs

Albuquerque

United States

870 - 1360 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Graduation opportunities

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Albuquerque

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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