Overview

The GSE’s inquiry-oriented curriculum will focus specifically on the individual challenges and issues our students face as educational leaders and graduates of the programme will exit with the ability to use research to improve educational practices for students with disabilities and other at-risk populations.

Students in the Special Education programme at Rutgers University will read and critique research, analyze and discuss case studies, participate in simulations, practice communication skills, and conduct their own investigations into meaningful issues and problems.

Careers

Graduates of the Ed.D. programme who pursued the Special Education concentration are prepared to be change agents in the educational communities they serve. Educators who complete the programme may go on to pursue roles as administrators of special education services in schools, teacher educators at colleges and universities, teacher leaders among school faculty, and leaders in allied service agencies and organizations.

Programme Structure

The core courses of the programme will explore topics including:

the sociocultural foundations of education,

the history of educational reform, a

and educational leadership

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

New Brunswick, United States

Disciplines

Special Education View 68 other PhDs in Special Education 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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General requirements

Personal Statement

Current Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Academic Writing Sample

Official Undergraduate Transcripts

Official Graduate Transcripts

1-2 Letters of Recommendation (optional)

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

37176 USD / year

≈ 37176 USD / year
Out-of-State

37176 USD / year

≈ 37176 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

21648 USD / year

≈ 21648 USD / year

Living costs

New Brunswick

United States

1204 - 2963 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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Overview

Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

New Brunswick

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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