Overview
Special Education and Disability Studies courses at University of Nevada, Reno are available in the categorical areas of learning disabilities, emotional/behavioral disorders, autism, intellectual disabilities and severe multiple disabilities, and early childhood special education.
Features
- Cross-categorical courses are also offered, as well as special topics courses related to key contemporary issues in special education.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- Program Development and Evaluation
- Survey Research in Education
- Research Applications in Education
- Mixed Methods Research in Education
- Special topics research course such as Single Subject Design
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 96 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Special Education View 58 other PhDs in Special Education in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- International Studies: TOEFL score of 550 (unless you have a college degree from a U.S. institution)
- Undergraduate and Graduate GPA 3.00 (university requirements)
- Preference for applicants who hold a master's degree from a regionally accredited institution in an area appropriately related to special education.
- Program application form (included in COEHD doctoral application manual)
- Complete vita/resume
- Sample of scholarly writing
- Essay of intent - should include qualifications for completing a doctoral degree and reasons for pursuing the degree
- Three letters of recommendation from professionals qualified to judge potential for success in doctoral work
- Preferred: at least three years teaching special education in a U.S. public school or commensurate experience
Tuition Fee
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International
3402 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 378 USD per credit during 96 months. -
National
3402 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 378 USD per credit during 96 months. -
In-State
3096 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 344 USD per credit during 96 months.
Living costs for Reno
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Scholarships Information
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