Overview

The Special Education program from The University of Iowa is designed to prepare you with skills to attain positions in research and leadership in institutes of higher education.

Features

You will develop a program of study and conduct research in your area of interest related to special education.

During the course of study, you are encouraged and supported to publish research and present their work at local and national conferences.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Through these opportunities and working closely with faculty, you will develop a strong portfolio and network that lead to faculty and research positions upon graduation.

Your program advisor will help guide you through the requirements for degree completion.

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-05-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

72 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Iowa City, United States

Disciplines

Special Education View 68 other PhDs in Special Education in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelor’s degree from a Regionally Accredited American College or University, or an equivalent degree from another country as determined by the Office of Admissions

Cumulative grade-point average (GPA) of 3.50 or better on a four-point scale is preferred

Graduate Record Exam (GRE) General test (verbal and quantitative) combined score of at least 300 (preferred)

Applicants whose first language is not English must score at least 100 (Internet-based) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)

Experience and/or teaching licensure/certification

For students without an M.A. thesis, an equivalent project must be completed

An interview may be requested

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

32776 USD / year

≈ 32776 USD / year
Out-of-State

32776 USD / year

≈ 32776 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

13829 USD / year

≈ 13829 USD / year

Living costs

Iowa City

United States

1187 - 1841 USD / month

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

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Features

Programme Structure

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Iowa City

Funding

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