Overview

At Special Education from University of Oklahoma students work with faculty members on research, teach college-level courses, become involved in state and national professional organizations and present and publish their research at the state and national levels.

Careers

The University of Oklahoma Special Education doctoral program prepares students for careers in higher education, school instruction and educational leadership. Students consult with their advisors to develop unique plans of study related to their professional interests.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Professional Seminar

Developing Critical Thinking Skills in Special Education Research

Single Case Research Design

Grant Writing

Seminar in Special Education Law

Analysis of Quantitative Data

Qualitative Research Method

Applied Multivariate Statistics

Mixed Methods Research

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

90 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Norman, 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

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General requirements

At least two years of experience working directly with individuals with disabilities

A Masters degree from an acceptable institution of higher education with a GPA of 3.0 or above. Students with less than a 3.0 GPA may be admitted on a conditional basis. Students need to describe the reasons for a lower GPA in their personal statements that accompany their application to the Special Education program.

Completed Graduate Record Exam (GRE) scores no more than five years ago. Students’ GRE scores are considered in relation to GPA, letters of recommendation, personal statements, and other application materials.

Personal statement

Provide contact information for 3 recommendations

Copies of all transcripts

Official GRE results

Vita/Resume

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

11128 USD / year

≈ 11128 USD / year
Out-of-State

11128 USD / year

≈ 11128 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

3938 USD / year

≈ 3938 USD / year

Living costs

Norman

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

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