Overview

Doctoral students selecting this Special Education (SPED) specialization at University of Miami, are expected to develop expertise in a wide variety of methods appropriate to research in special education through coursework, seminars, and research assistantships.

Students are encouraged to gain college-level teaching experience, to seek involvement in school and community projects, and to collaborate with graduate students and faculty both within the School of Education and Human Development and across other UM Schools and Colleges.

Our Students’ Career Objectives

Tenure track or clinical faculty positions in Schools of Education at universities or colleges, especially Research I universities

Teacher educators in higher education institutions:

Research positions in educational research organizations

State or district program or curriculum specialists

Leadership and/or development positions in public non-profits

Research and development positions in for-profit educational enterprises

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Cognitive Psychology In Special Education;

Disability And Diversity: Critical Views;

Current Issues In Special Education;

Research in Special Education;

Seminar in Reading and Learning Disabilities.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

63 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Miami, United States

Disciplines

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

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Required

English requirements

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General requirements

Send Official Transcripts

Letters of Recommendation

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Complete the Essay

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TOEFL (if applicable) scores from ETS

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A copy of passport.

Copy of diploma with English translation for degrees earned outside of the United States

Official / original transcripts with English translation.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

41643 USD / year

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Out-of-State

41643 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

41643 USD / year

≈ 41643 USD / year

Living costs

Miami

United States

1508 - 2603 USD / month

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Programme Structure

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Credits

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