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

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-05-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

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

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

Student insurance

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Accidents
Legal aid

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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 Fee

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International

29681 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 29681 USD per year during 60 months.
National

29681 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 29681 USD per year during 60 months.
In-State

10808 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10808 USD per year during 60 months.

Living costs for Albuquerque

870 - 1360 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Special Education.

Available Scholarships

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