Overview
Tailor this Special Education program from The University of Alabama to your interests and career goals by selecting the Autism, Collaborative, Gifted, or Leadership coursework track.
Lead the Future in Special Education
- Our online EdD equips you to change the world in special education administration, evaluation, teaching and service in ways that seek the best for students and families with special needs.
- Graduates may seek career advancement as school or district administrators, teacher trainers or executive leaders in other nonprofit organizations.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:- Consultation Process for Special Education Programs
- Special Education Leadership, Policy and Law
- Advanced Professional Development
- Transition in Special Education
- Medical and Psychosocial Aspects of Disabilities
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
IELTS 6
PTE Academic 59
TOEFL® IBT 79
Duolingo English Test 110
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Credits
72 SCH
Delivered
Online
Campus Location
- Tuscaloosa, United States
Disciplines
Special Education View 17 other PhDs in Special Education in United StatesWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
GPA 3
English requirements
IELTS 6
PTE Academic 59
TOEFL® IBT 79
Duolingo English Test 110
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Other requirements
General requirements
- A master’s degree in special education or a related area
- Three years of teaching experience
- An overall undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or a 3.0 average for the last 60 credit hours in a degree program, or a 3.0 or higher in a completed graduate degree program
- Writing Assessment: Please submit as one document. Part 1: In one page, please describe what is meant by evidence-based practices. Part 2: In three to five pages, please list some of these evidence-based practices and describe their role in contemporary gifted education or special education (select the area of program application). Please also discuss why you think there is a gap in implementing these practices.
- An invitation to interview (as appropriate) may be required by the department. You will receive additional information from the program coordinator.
Tuition Fee
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10560 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 440 USD per credit during 36 months. -
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In-State
10560 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 440 USD per credit during 36 months.
Funding
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35000 USD
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31 Jan 2026
Fulbright Scholarship
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10000 USD
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01 Dec 2025
Latin American Caribbean Scholarship
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332500 USD
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31 May 2025
Study Abroad Graudate Scholarships Of SBS Foundation
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300000 HKD
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30 Sep 2025
Sir Edward Youde Memorial Fellowships For Overseas Studies
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300000 MXN
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08 May 2025
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40000 USD
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30 Sep 2025
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40000 AUD
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30 Sep 2025
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40000 AUD
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30 Apr 2025
Veterans’ Fund Graduate Scholarships
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40000 USD
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30000 CZK
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Olomouc Region Study Scholarship
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30000 USD
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30000 USD
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International Education Center's Study Abroad Programs
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28000 USD
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01 Dec 2025
Fulbright Program
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21200 EUR
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01 Jul 2025
Next 100 (Kitas 100)
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20000 USD
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04 Mar 2026
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11000 USD
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10000 USD
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30 Apr 2025
OAS/OEA Scholarship
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7750 USD
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6000 USD
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5000 USD
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31 Jul 2025
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5000 USD
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31 Jul 2025
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5000 USD
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3000 USD
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1580 EUR
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The Fulbright Program
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50000 USD
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12000 USD
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16 Aug 2025
Amberscholar Scholarship
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8000 USD
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31 Jul 2025
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7000 USD
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2000 USD
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28 Feb 2026
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2000 USD
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1000 USD
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12500 USD
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15 Dec 2025
International Peace Scholarship Fund
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10000 USD
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31 Dec 2025
OAS Academic Scholarship Program
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1000 USD
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30 Jun 2025
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1000 USD
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31 May 2025
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1000 USD
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30 Nov 2025
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1000 CAD
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31 May 2025
Digital Excellence Academic Scholarship
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10000 USD
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10 Mar 2026
Gordon Hay Scholarship Fund
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6000 USD
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16 Aug 2025
Amberscholar 2025 Scholarship
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5500 USD
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28 Feb 2026
AWP Award Series
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1500 USD
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15 Sep 2025
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1250 USD
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15 Oct 2025
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1000 USD
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30 Jun 2025
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1000 USD
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31 May 2025
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1000 USD
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1000 USD
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15 Sep 2025
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1000 USD
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15 Sep 2025
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1000 USD
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15 Sep 2025
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1000 USD
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15 Sep 2025
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1000 USD
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1000 USD
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500 USD
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15 Sep 2025
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500 USD
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400 USD
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15 Sep 2025
Young Scholar's Award
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15 Jan 2026
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4000 USD
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01 May 2025
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12500 USD
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15 Dec 2025
P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship (IPS)
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5000 USD
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31 Jul 2025
Women in STEM Scholarship
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3000 USD
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10 Oct 2025
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2000 USD
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22 Nov 2025
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1000 USD
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14 May 2025
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1000 USD
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15 May 2025
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15 Sep 2025
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10000 USD
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01 Sep 2025
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5000 USD
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25 Aug 2025
Women Scholarship for International Students
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3000 USD
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30 Jun 2025
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1000 USD
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31 Oct 2025
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1000 USD
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90000 AUD
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3000 USD
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31 Dec 2025
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12000 USD
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30 Nov 2025
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3000 USD
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1500 USD
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1000 USD
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01 Mar 2026
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1000 USD
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30 Apr 2025
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1000 USD
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30 Jun 2025
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1000 USD
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20 May 2025
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500 USD
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30 Apr 2025
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