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    Special Education, PhD

    Program Description

    The focus of the Special Education doctoral degree includes:

    English learners
    Early intervention
    Learning disabilities
    Secondary-transition services
    Emotional and behavior disorders
    Emphases in positive behavior support
    Autism and other intellectual and developmental disabilities
    Graduates attain positions in the United States and abroad working in:
    Conducting research
    Teaching young children
    Managing residential living centers
    Community and family-based programs
    Coordinating in-service training programs
    Serving in higher-education faculty positions
    Conducting individual and group intervention programs
    Consulting with teachers about educating children with disabilities in general education classrooms and school settings
    Working in the administration of special education programs; and delivering best practices in collaboration with a variety of professions in a range of settings.
    The doctoral program in special education prepares individuals for research and teaching positions in higher education, research positions with private foundations, administrative positions in school districts and other state educational agencies, and consultation positions in professional education.

    Prerequisites

    Strong applicants usually have previous teaching experience and/or master's degrees. For full consideration by the SPED doctoral admissions committee, applicants must have completed a master’s degree before beginning their doctoral studies. If you are interested in pursuing a master’s in Special Education, please visit https://education.uoregon.edu/sped/apply/ma-ms-med.

    Application at a Glance

    Detailed instructions are available on the program’s website. The following are required for your application:


    Program-Specific Application Requirements:
    Letters of Recommendation
    Personal statement about working with individuals or families with disabilities
    Professional Goals Statement
    Resume or CV
    Writing Sample

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    College of Education
    Campus: Eugene
    Fall 2025
    Final Deadline - December 01, 2024 

    Applications must be submitted and paid for by 11:59 PM Pacific Time on the specified deadline date to be considered eligible.