About the course

A doctoral program in Special Education, offered jointly by the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and California State University, Los Angeles (Cal State LA), combines the unique resources of the two institutions. The program is designed to prepare graduates for teacher education in special education or other leadership positions in the field. This program offers a focus on disability issues in special education, emphasizing teacher education, theory and pedagogy, and research. Graduates are prepared to assume university faculty positions in which they will conduct teacher education, research, and other scholarly pursuits related to special education and disabilities. This program offers a Ph.D. in special education, thus students are required to obtain both breadth and depth of knowledge in special education and may specialize in specific areas that include but are not limited to: early childhood education, learning disabilities, emotional disturbance, intellectual disability, severe disabilities, physical and health impairments, visual impairments, cultural and linguistic diversity, and transition to adulthood. The degree requires major work in special education, and breadth work in related areas as well as work in a cognate field outside of education. Advanced courses and research seminars supply technical background in the specialization in which Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

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　　Duration: 6 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Los Angeles
Fall (August), 2024	Los Angeles
Spring (January), 2025	Los Angeles
Fall (August), 2025	Los Angeles
Spring (January), 2026	Los Angeles

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for California State University

Completion of a Master?s degree in Special Education or a related field.

　　An undergraduate grade point average of 2.75 and a minimum graduate grade point average of 3.4.

　　The potential to perform research as demonstrated in evidence submitted to the special education joint doctoral program committee.

　　At least three years? successful professional experience, such as teaching, with individuals with disabilities (if an exception is made at the time of admission, the requirement must be completed prior to advancement to candidacy).

　　Three letters of recommendation, preferably two of which should be written by faculty from whom the student has taken graduate work.

　　Applicants may be asked to participate in an oral interview as part of the screening process.

　　Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)- 80 ibT or higher, 550 pbt

　　International English Language Testing System (IELTS)- Band 6.0 or higher

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

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