About the course

With a focus on high-incidence disabilities, the special education PhD specialization prepares doctoral students for positions in research and leadership in higher education or the community. Baylor uses a competency-based approach to ensure doctoral students gain knowledge and skills in research, teaching, and supervision while our coursework offers a blend of theory and practice for serving individuals with high-incidence disabilities. Doctoral students will have research opportunities at the Spring Literacy Clinic offered through the Baylor Center for Developmental Disabilities and in the newly developed twice-exceptionalities programming through the Center for Gifted Education and Talent Development. 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: 9 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Waco
Summer (June), 2024	Waco
Fall (August), 2024	Waco
Spring (January), 2025	Waco
Summer (June), 2025	Waco
Fall (August), 2025	Waco
Spring (January), 2026	Waco
Summer (June), 2026	Waco

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Baylor University

A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.

　　A completed Graduate School application form.

　　Official transcripts are required before an international applicant can begin the I-20 visa process.

　　A minimum composite score of 310 on Graduate Record Examination (GRE).

　　Diplomas/Proof of Degree/Academic Certificates.

　　A minimum overall GPA of 3.0 in the major field of undergraduate study or an overall GPA of 3.5 at the masters level.

　　IELTS: 6

　　TOEFL PBT: 550

　　TOEFL IBT: 79

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

　　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 Baylor University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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