Overview

Throughout the Special Education (Online) PhD program from Liberty University you can learn how to help all of your students — including those with disabilities — excel at every level of education, from kindergarten through college.

Explore methods for making effective, data-driven decisions and implementing evidence-based practices in the classroom.

This doctorate in special education online program can help equip you to work as a school leader at public and private institutions. Partner with us and prepare to serve as a Champion for Christ in the education field — and beyond.

Career opportunities:

By earning your Doctor of Philosophy in special education, you can pursue a variety of job opportunities in the field of education. Some of the roles you may qualify for include:

Educational consultant
K-12 special education teacher*
Principal
Rehabilitation facility director
School superintendent
Special education director
Survey researcher
Training and development specialist
University administrator
University professor

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Learning Theory and Research
History and Future of Special Education
Assessment and Evaluation in Special Education
Disability and Learning

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 84 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

• The admission deadline is flexible and we accept applications on a rolling admission basis.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

Online

Disciplines

Education Special Education View 17 other PhDs in Special Education in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must have a regionally or nationally accredited master’s degree with a GPA of 3.0 or above for admission in good standing.

All applicants must submit the following:

Admission application
Application fee
Official college transcripts
Proof of English proficiency (for applicants whose native language is other than English)

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Tuition Fee

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International

8925 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 595 USD per credit during 48 months.
National

8925 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 595 USD per credit during 48 months.
In-State

8925 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 595 USD per credit during 48 months.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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Overview

Career opportunities:

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Programme Structure

Check out the full curriculum

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Disciplines

Explore more key information

Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

Make sure you meet all requirements

Tuition Fee

International

National

In-State

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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