About the course

This program is designed to address the acute shortage of doctoral level special education personnel. Graduates will have the professional research skills to work with school systems to address the diverse learning needs and behavior challenges associated with the education of students with special needs and those students at risk. Program graduates will attain a degree of proficiency in research and writing that will prepare them to make contributions to the professional literatures of special education and related disciplines.Coursework is supplemented by internships in a variety of settings. Doctoral students are mentored by faculty. Doctoral students participate in research projects. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 7 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Norfolk
Summer (May), 2024	Norfolk
Fall (September), 2024	Norfolk
Spring (January), 2025	Norfolk
Summer (May), 2025	Norfolk
Fall (September), 2025	Norfolk
Spring (January), 2026	Norfolk
Summer (May), 2026	Norfolk

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Old Dominion University

All Official Transcripts. All prior College/University transcripts and Diploma. TOEFL IBT - 79. TOEFL Paper-Based - 550. IELTS - 6.5. A completed master's degree in special education or an equivalent degree, in an appropriate discipline in a program that is accredited by an appropriate specialized accrediting agency and from an institution of higher education that is regionally accredited. A minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.60 (on a 4.0 scale) overall for the master's degree.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Old Dominion University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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