Overview

UF seeks to strengthen the human condition and improve the quality of life for the citizens of Florida, the nation, and the world by pursuing new knowledge and its dissemination while building upon the rich experiences of the past.

Features

The Special Education doctoral program at University of Florida is committed to fostering a research community among professors and doctoral students whose work directly contributes to the advancement and betterment of infants, toddlers, children, youth, and adults with disabilities and their families and teachers.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Foundations of Special Education

Accessing Academic and Social Communities for Students with Disabilities

Interventions for Language and Learning Disabilities

Reading Assessment and Intervention for Students with Disabilities

Evaluation in Special Education

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Special Education View 64 other PhDs in Special Education in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A recognized baccalaureate, graduate or professional degree from a college, university, or higher education institution accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, the New England Commission of Higher Education, the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, or a comparable degree from an international institution.

For applicants with a bachelor’s degree only, a minimum grade point average of B (3.0), calculated from all grades and credits after the semester where the applicant reached 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours is required. Applicants should refer directly to their intended academic units for Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) requirements.

Tuition Fee

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International

30134 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 30134 USD per year during 60 months.
National

30134 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 30134 USD per year during 60 months.
In-State

12740 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12740 USD per year during 60 months.

Living costs for Gainesville

900 - 1335 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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