About the course

Having the complex skills and knowledge to educate people with a broad range of abilities has never been more important. This doctoral program prepares students to assume faculty positions in universities and leadership positions at school districts where they train teachers in research-based practices in Special Education. Those enrolled in the 60-credit Ph.D. program work ly with innovative faculty mentors to learn how to conduct and evaluate advanced research in the field. They gain the sophisticated tools necessary for college teaching, grant writing, program administration, and writing for publication. Lehigh’s noted faculty in Special Education have expertise in such areas as autism, academic interventions for children with learning difficulties, ADHD, emotional/behavioral disorders, and applied behavior analysis. Alumni of the program include professors at universities, teacher trainers in school districts, and other educators vital to the field. The program has full-time and part-time options, and classes are held in the late afternoon or evening. This Ph.D. is geared toward the college graduate who holds a master’s degree in Special Education or a related area. Full-time doctoral students may engage in research activities for about 20 hours per week, supported with stipend and tuition funding. In addition, they typically begin co-teaching with faculty in the second year of the program. Ph.D. candidates are required to complete a qualifying project to demonstrate their research skills and then take a comprehensive exam. Researching and writing a dissertation is the culmination of the program. 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: US$35,400

Intake	Location
Summer (May), 2024	Bethlehem
Summer (July), 2024	Bethlehem
Fall (August), 2024	Bethlehem
Fall (August), 2025	Bethlehem

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Lehigh University

GPA Minimum: 3.0 undergraduate

　　Official transcript(s) from each post-secondary institution attended

　　2 letters of recommendation - Academic and/or professional

　　Acknowledgement of College of Education Policy on Clearances

　　TOEFL score, if applicable

　　Essay

　　GRE test score

　　M.Ed. in Special Education or Master's in related field

　　COE iBT TOEFL SCORES

　　Reading 24

　　Listening 20

　　Speaking 24

　　Writing 25

　　Total score 93

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 93.0

　　

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

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