About the course

The Ph.D. degree in Special Education is designed to prepare highly qualified, experienced persons for academic faculty and research positions in colleges, universities and research centers, in addition to leadership, administrative and advocacy positions. The program enables students to master a comprehensive field of emphasis in special education, employ intellectual and innovative methods for addressing the needs of exceptional children, youth and adults, and acquire a breadth of understanding of related disciplines that focus on the professional roles of college teaching, research, administration and clinical/educational/agency-based services for individuals with exceptionalities.

　　Students participate in research studies, learn methods for conducting research and design independent and collaborative studies in their specialty area. In addition to conceptualizing, designing, implementing and interpreting research, all doctoral students are also expected to demonstrate competence in teaching at the college level during their doctoral training. 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
Spring (January), 2024	Kent
Summer (May), 2024	Kent
Fall (August), 2024	Kent
Spring (January), 2025	Kent
Summer (May), 2025	Kent
Fall (August), 2025	Kent
Spring (January), 2026	Kent
Summer (May), 2026	Kent

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Kent State University

Master's degree from an accredited college or university

　　Minimum 3.000 graduate GPA on a 4.000 point scale (minimum 3.500 GPA is recommended)

　　Official transcript(s)

　　GRE scores (minimum score of 50th percentile is recommended)

　　Résumé or curriculum vitae

　　Goal statement

　　Two letters of recommendation

　　Minimum 550 TOEFL PBT score (paper-based version)

　　Minimum 79 TOEFL IBT score (Internet-based version)

　　Minimum 6.5 IELTS score

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　Practice and prepare

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

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