About the course

The Special Education (SPED) program in the College of Education equips teachers with deep understanding of the socio-cultural context of education, high-impact instructional practices, and empirically supported, preventative approaches to provide equitable education to children with disabilities. Through the program, students gain: Up-to-date knowledge of the research and issues pertaining to special education, The ability to apply comprehensive research skills to problems relating to the education of children with special needs, The competence to prepare highly qualified teachers that are equipped to understand the complexities and individual differences of children with special needs, especially within urban environments, and A deep knowledge of how public policy and political and social variables shape research and service delivery activities within special education.

　　Become an expert in a specialization about which you are passionate through the Education PhD in Temple’s College of Education and Human Development. Immerse yourself in a doctorate program that embraces community-connected, student-inspired and social justice-oriented scholarship. Engage in critical conversations with professors and classmates across disciplines about what matters most in teaching and learning. Take advantage of both Temple’s location in the center of Philadelphia’s highly diverse communities and the College of Education and Human Development’s network of educational districts and institutions. You’ll work ly with your Temple faculty mentor to develop your research and teaching skills and learn leading-edge understandings from faculty. Develop the abilities you need to contribute new knowledge to your field. Take courses both within and across specialties to gain a rich interdisciplinary perspective. For full course and curriculum information, look to your specific concentration. 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: 6 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Fall (August), 2024	Philadelphia
Fall (August), 2025	Philadelphia

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Temple University

Master's Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline: Students who hold a master's degree in a related field may transfer in up to 30 credits as advanced standing, with approval.

　　Bachelor's Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline: A bachelor's degree is required. A minimum UGPA of 3.0 is expected.

　　A minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is ordinarily required for admissions consideration.

　　GRE: Official scores are required to be reported from the test taken no more than 5 years prior to submitting an application.

　　TOEFL iBT: 100

　　IELTS Academic: 7.0

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 100.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

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

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