Overview

This Advanced Educational Studies - Special Education (Online) PhD program from Liberty University Online will help to increase your information literacy through the examination of current literature, research defense, and dissemination.

By focusing your research and dissertation on special education, you will study the unique needs of students with all forms of learning disabilities. You will also study best practices in curriculum and program development for children with behavioral disorders, special needs, and those who excel and need more challenging programs.

Understanding these topics in special education is vital for effectively serving your school administration at the local, state, and national level.

Some of the additional topics you will cover in this program include:

A biblical perspective on decision making within the field of education
Advanced practices in designing and conducting original research
Educational theories within the field for professional and academic practice
Pedagogical concepts and approaches based upon research and knowledge of the discipline
Theories and evidence-based practices that inform leadership, research, and teacher preparation in special education

Career opportunities:

Educational consultant
Educational researcher
K-12 special education director
University administrator
University professor

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

History and Future of Special Education
Collaboration and Communication in Special Education
Assessment and Evaluation in Special Education
Disability and Learning
Issues & Trends in Exceptionality

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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

Liberty University online offers multiple intakes for programmes depending on your chosen time table. For more information please visit the university's page.

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

Online

Disciplines

Education Special Education View 99 other PhDs in Education in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A conferred PhD in Education or Ed.D. from a regionally accredited institution with a 3.0 or above GPA is required 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

9750 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 650 USD per credit during 48 months.
National

9750 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 650 USD per credit during 48 months.
In-State

9750 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 650 USD per credit during 48 months.

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fee

International

National

In-State

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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