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

Part-time
- 48 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

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Lynchburg, United States

Disciplines

Education Special Education View 104 other PhDs in Education in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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6.5

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General requirements

Send official college transcripts (mailed as sealed, unopened copies or sent via a direct electronic transcript system). A regionally or nationally accredited master’s degree with at least a 3.0 GPA is required for admission in good standing.
Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment.

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Tuition Fees

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10125 USD / year

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Out-of-State

10125 USD / year

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In-State

10125 USD / year

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