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Doctor of Education in Special Education
Western Michigan University

USA

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About this course

What will I learn?

The doctor of education in special education prepares individuals to assume leadership roles in special education, serving as faculty in institutions of higher education, consultants to educational agencies, and administrators in special education programs. Graduates of WMU special education doctoral program are prepared to contribute to the knowledge and research base in education and to be discerning consumers of evidence-based practices in education.This program is designed for students who have earned a masters degree in special education or related field and completed at least one endorsement in special education.

Which department am I in?

College of Education and Human Development

Study options

Full Time (6 Semesters)

Tuition fees
US$15,240.00 per year
Books/Supplies- 676

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

August 2026

Venue

Main Campus

Kalamazoo, MI,

Kalamazoo,

Michigan,

49008, Midwest, United States

Full Time (6 Semesters)

Tuition fees
US$15,240.00 per year
Books/Supplies- 676

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

May 2027

Venue

Main Campus

Kalamazoo, MI,

Kalamazoo,

Michigan,

49008, Midwest, United States

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Entry requirements

For students from United States

Master’s degree with a minimum grade point average of 3.25 out of 4.00

For international students

An overall grade point average of at least 3.25 in all graduate work completed.

Minimum English proficiency test scores:

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): 80 iBT

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic: 6.5

Pearson Test of English, Academic Module (PTE): 54

Michigan English Test (MET): 57

Application deadlines:

Fall: April 1; Spring: August 1

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University offers career-focused degree programs which propel students into meaningful careers in their specialty.

  • 9/10 students employed in jobs they like (WMU Outcomes, 2024)
  • Top 100 for graduate programs in five fields (USNWR, 2025)
  • 16:1 student-faculty ratio, (WMU Common Data Set, 2024)
  • 93% of students join Experience-Driven Learning (WMU, 2024)
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