Special Education Ph.D.

Program Details

Degree: PhD
Major: Special Education
Area of study: Education
Timing: Full time
Course Language: English

Program Overview

Special Education Ph.D. Program

The University of Oklahoma Special Education doctoral program prepares students for careers in higher education, school instruction, and educational leadership. Students consult with their advisors to develop unique plans of study related to their professional interests.

Program Overview

Students create a plan of study that includes core special education research and elective coursework, residency research, teaching and service activities, and dissertation research. Doctoral students who enter with a master’s degree typically complete the program between four years (full-time) and five-to-seven years (part-time).

Program Fast Facts

In addition to completing required and elective coursework, students work with faculty members on research, teach college-level courses, become involved in state and national professional organizations, and present and publish their research at the state and national levels.

Graduates of the OU Special Education Doctoral Program have become professors at universities across the country and internationally and have assumed instructional leadership positions in public schools, state departments of education, and other agencies.

Ten Major Steps of the Doctoral Program

Admission into the program
Meet with assigned advisor to discuss coursework and research interests
Development of the Advisory Conference Report (ACR)
Development of the Residency Plan (outlining teaching, research, and service requirements)
Completion of all coursework outlined in the ACR
Completion of a literature review aligned with dissertation interest, in consultation with the chair
Completion of the written general examination and oral defense
Completion of the written prospectus and oral defense
Completion of all activities outlined in the Residency Plan
Completion of the written doctoral dissertation and oral defense

Admission Requirements

At least two years of experience working directly with individuals with disabilities
- A Master's degree from an acceptable institution of higher education with a GPA of 3.0 or above
- Completed Graduate Record Exam (GRE) scores no more than five years ago
Required documents:
- Personal statement
- Provide contact information for 3 recommendations
- Copies of all transcripts
- Official GRE results
- Vita/Resume

Application Deadline

January 15 (Fall entry only)

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