Overview

Drawing on the disciplines, frameworks and research modalities of special education, social work, and public health, doctoral scholars will engage in interdisciplinary collaborations, training, and methodological rigor in advancing equity and inclusive education. Scholars will participate in applied research teams working to develop and test programs and practices in school and community settings.

Features

Five core faculty members will lead the program, which places intentional emphasis on scholarship and activity and supports collaboration within the cohort and among the core faculty’s professional networks.

Students in the Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Health and Inclusive Education program from The University of Vermont will engage in in-person seminars, online learning, and professional conferences that support their success within the program while completing courses and fieldwork that prepares them to conduct rigorous and meaningful research.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

The American Association for Employment in Education indicates the need for specially trained practitioners in special education and social, emotional, and behavioral health exceeds the supply of specialists.

The Covid-19 pandemic exacerbated longstanding shortages in university faculty with expertise in inclusive education. The overall result is diminished school capacity which challenges the wellbeing of children, youth, and their families that falls disproportionately on students of color and students with disabilities.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 84 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00

More details

Fall deadline: application reviews begin December 1st, final deadline February 15

Language

English

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Credits

75 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Burlington, United States

Disciplines

Social Work Sociology Special Education View 76 other PhDs in Social Work in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Master’s degree in special education or a related field (e.g., social work, counseling, school psychology);

Two years of professional experience (special education teacher, social worker, behavior interventionist or related role);

Three letters of recommendation indicating excellence regarding potential for leadership and research;

Personal statement with a clear articulation of career goals as special education faculty or related discipline;

Writing sample providing evidence of excellent skills in scholarly writing, a commitment to social change and justice for students with SEBH needs, and the potential to conduct independent research.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

19928 USD / year

≈ 19928 USD / year
Out-of-State

19928 USD / year

≈ 19928 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

7414 USD / year

≈ 7414 USD / year

Living costs

Burlington

United States

1269 - 1888 USD / month

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Credits

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General requirements

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Living costs

Burlington

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