About the course

The concentration in early childhood studies provides on-campus doctoral students within the Special Education and School Psychology programs expertise in young children?s early development and learning with a focus on children (birth ? five years old) who are vulnerable due to biological, environmental, or established risk conditions and their families. The concentration is designed to offer interdisciplinary graduate education by combining coursework and applied research opportunities focused on areas within the field of early childhood studies including health, mental health, early education and care, early intervention, policy and law, and family and community-based social supports. The concentration provides a unique opportunity for graduate students to interact with faculty across disciplines who have diverse academic backgrounds and areas of research and expertise.

　　The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in the Special Education program is a full-time, on-campus program designed to prepare personnel for careers serving individuals with disabilities in educational settings.

　　There are many scholarly opportunities for our doctoral students, including research and teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Our doctoral graduates enjoy success in higher education as faculty as well as in leadership roles in agencies, school districts, and other academic institutions. Students admitted to the special education doctoral program typically receive a waiver of full-time tuition, a stipend, and fringe benefits that include UF-sponsored student health insurance. All Ph.D. students are expected to demonstrate competence in reading of research and independently designing and conducting research in special education. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

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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	Gainesville
Fall (August), 2025	Gainesville

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Florida

The early childhood studies concentration is available to on-campus doctoral students enrolled in the Special Education or School Psychology programs.

　　Official test scores: GRE (all PhD applicants) and TOEFL OR IELTS (international applicants), sent directly to the University of Florida (code 5812)

　　Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended*

　　Applicants should have a grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale

　　Admission decisions can be made based off of unofficial transcripts

　　If admitted, official transcripts must be sent directly to the UF Office of Admissions using one of the verified companies (Parchment, Faster, National Student Clearinghouse, Transcripts Plus, Credential Solutions, or E-script/Scrip-Safe) or the institutions can send electronic transcripts directly to the Office of Admissions at [email protected].

　　Three (3) Letters of Recommendation, speaking to your fitness to complete a rigorous PhD program in Special Education.

　　Resume or Curriculum Vitae*

　　Statement of Purpose, including:

　　Your content area of interest within special education

　　Past and current professional experiences that have led you to this area of interest and to apply to our PhD program

　　Skills and/or personal characteristics that will facilitate your success in a rigorous, research intensive PhD program

　　Academic Writing Sample: This can be a paper you have written for a previous college course or 6-10 scholarly paper on a current education related topic following proper APA guidelines.

　　Documentation of a minimum of two years of appropriate professional experience suitable for admission into the Special Education program area.

　　For applicants from countries where English is not the of?cial language, a minimum score on one of these English Language Skills tests, IELTS - 6.0,TOEFL IBT- 80, PBT- 550.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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

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