Highlights
Tuition fee
20712 USD / year
20712 USD / year
7704 USD / year
Unknown
Tuition fee
20712 USD / year
20712 USD / year
7704 USD / year
Unknown
Duration
48 months
Duration
48 months
Apply date
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Apply date
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Start date
Unknown
Start date
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Campus location
Boca Raton, United States
Campus location
Boca Raton, United States
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

The doctoral program in Special Education offered by Florida Atlantic University is designed to prepare leaders in the field.

Overview

Outcomes

Candidates for this degree program come from diverse professional backgrounds (e.g., special education teachers, certified behavior analysts, and curriculum specialists). Our doctoral graduates are prepared for leadership positions in colleges and universities, school districts, and community agencies.

In addition to coursework, Special Education students at Florida Atlantic University work closely with faculty to conduct and publish research, present at state and national conferences, develop and teach courses, and prepare grant proposals for funding.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Contemporary Trends in Special Education
  • Historical, Theoretical and Legal Elements of Special Education
  • Grant Writing
  • Teaching and Learning for Individuals with Disabilities
  • Advanced Educational Research
  • Advanced Educational Statistics

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Credits

66 SCH
  • 66-72

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

  • Boca Raton, United States

What students do after studying

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Academic requirements

GPA admission requirements GPA
3.5
GRE admission requirements GRE®
148 (verbal)
144 (quantitative)
3 (analytical)

Other requirements

General requirements

  • Undergraduate GPA of 3.5
  • GRE test scores
  • Three years teaching experience
  • Masters Degree
  • Interview with department required
  • Original writing sample
  • A course-by-course evaluation of international transcripts required; FAU will evaluate them or it must be done by a NACES member

Tuition Fees

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

  • International

    Non-residents
    20712 USD / year
    ≈ 20712 USD / year
  • Out-of-State
    20712 USD / year
    ≈ 20712 USD / year

  • Domestic

    In-State
    7704 USD / year
    ≈ 7704 USD / year

Living costs

Boca Raton

United States
900 - 1400 USD / month

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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Available Scholarships

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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Other Scholarships For Graduate Students

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
25600 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Next 100 (Kitas 100)

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Government of the Republic of Lithuania
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
20000 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2027
Thanks To Scandinavia Grants To Danish Students

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
The Fulbright Program

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
30000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
International Education Center's Study Abroad Programs

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
30000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Baltic American Freedom Foundation Scholarships

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
28 Feb 2027
Hope For Addiction Scholarship
Merit-based

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Samba Recovery
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 May 2027
National Parent Volunteer Association Scholarships
Merit-based

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The National Parent Volunteer Association
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2027
Frances & Earl Perry Memorial Veterans Scholarship
Merit-based

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Marc Whitehead & Associates
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
10 Feb 2027
Hope for Humanity Scholarship
Merit-based

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The Estevez Group
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1580 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
The Marietta Blau Grant

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
08 Feb 2027
The Blossom Law Caregiver Scholarship
Merit-based

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Blossom Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
4000 USD
Deadline
31 May 2027
OAS – The New School
Merit-based

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The General Secretariat of the Organization of American States
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
07 Dec 2026
Dedicated Volunteer Scholarship
Merit-based

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Rob Henley of Henley & Henley, Attorneys at Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12500 USD
Deadline
15 Dec 2026
International Peace Scholarship Fund
Need-based

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The International Peace Scholarship Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
OAS Academic Scholarship Program
Merit-based

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The General Secretariat of the Organization of American States
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
The Aga Khan Foundation’s International Scholarship Programme
Merit-based

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Aga Khan Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
The Crowder Law Firm Scholarship
Merit-based

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The Crowder Law Firm
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jan 2027
Technology Addiction Awareness Scholarship

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Digital Responsibility
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
02 Dec 2026
Saving Smiles Scholarship
Merit-based

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Alexandria Dental Art
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Monthly Scholarship Series

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MPOWER Financing
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
50000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Fulbright Master's And PhD Grants - Türkiye
Merit-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
15 Mar 2027
Zolve Global Scholarship

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Zolve
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AWP Award Series
Merit-based

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Association of Writers & Writing Programs
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Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
Anytime
The Higher Foundation Grant
Merit-based

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The Higher Foundation
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
02 Feb 2027
Community Leaders Scholarship

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Spencer & Associates
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Philadelphia Medical Malpractice Lawyers, P.C. $1,000 Scholarship
Merit-based

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Philadelphia Medical Malpractice Lawyers, P.C.
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
Anytime
The Higher Foundation Scholarship
Merit-based

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The Higher Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Sep 2027
College JumpStart Pay It Forward Scholarship
Merit-based

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College JumpStart Scholarship
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
4000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2027
The New York Pass® Education Scholarship
Merit-based

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Go City
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
The Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Merit-based

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U.S. government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
31 Jan 2027
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based

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Amber Scholar
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Independent provider
Grant
2500 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
From Conflict to Growth Scholarship
Merit-based

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Happy Even After
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
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General Named Endowed Scholarships
Merit-based

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United Methodist Church
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2027
College JumpStart Gratitude Scholarship

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College JumpStart Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
15 Feb 2027
Young Legal Professionals Scholarship
Merit-based

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Law Office of Kari H. Fawcett
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
01 Apr 2027
Chaplain Samuel Grover Powell Scholarship
Merit-based

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United Methodist Church
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Independent provider
Grant
125 USD
Deadline
28 Feb 2027
Design Competition Awards

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SETC
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Independent provider
Grant
2500 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
Providing Support to Young Entrepreneurs Scholarship
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NextLaw PLLC
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Independent provider
Grant
2500 USD
Deadline
15 Dec 2026
Farmer & Morris Law, PLLC Volunteer Service Scholarship
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Farmer & Morris Law, PLLC
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Independent provider
Grant
4000 USD
Deadline
01 Apr 2027
UM Dollars for Scholars
Merit-based

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United Methodist Church
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Independent provider
Grant
2500 USD
Deadline
15 Jan 2027
InclusiveSkies Foundation Bessie Coleman Scholarship
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Aero Law Center
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2027
Delete Cyberbullying Mental Health Awareness Scholarship

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Delete Cyberbullying
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Independent provider
Grant
12500 USD
Deadline
15 Dec 2026
P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship (IPS)

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The International Peace Scholarship Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Lehigh Valley Medical Malpractice Lawyers, P.C. Essay Competition – $500 Scholarship
Merit-based

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Lehigh Valley Medical Malpractice Lawyers, P.C.
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
HBCU Scholarships
Merit-based

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United Methodist Church
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
Aaliyah Lee Scholarship
Merit-based

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The National Parent Volunteer Association
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
2500 USD
Deadline
01 Apr 2027
Centro Legal Hispano de Las Vegas Drive Smart, Live Safe Scholarship
Merit-based

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Centro Legal Hispano de Las Vegas
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
19 Mar 2027
Gordon Hay Scholarship Fund

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Blumenthal Performing Arts
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Staten Island Accident 2026 $1,000 Scholarship Essay Competition
Merit-based

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Staten Island Injury Lawyers
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Independent provider
Grant
2500 USD
Deadline
31 Aug 2027
The Future of Remote Care Scholarship
Merit-based

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Trim Body M.D.
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Jul 2027
Auger & Auger Disabled Scholar Award

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Auger & Auger Accident and Injury Lawyers
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
01 Apr 2027
The Haque Law Wings of Expression Scholarship
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Haque Law
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
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STEM Supplemental Award
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U.S. government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
Voice Talent Online Scholarship

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Voice Talent Online
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Jun 2027
The PhD Prep Fellowship
Merit-based

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Admit Lab
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jan 2027
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
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Independent provider
Grant
40000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Becas Fulbright - Ampliación De Estudios

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Education USA
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Jul 2027
Mark R. Sumner Award

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SETC
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

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IELTS from 6 to 9
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Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
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