Study Special Education, Ph.D. at University of Alabama in the USA, College of Education
ip target image
You are currently browsing our site with content tailored to students in your country

Special Education, Ph.D.

USA

6

What will I learn?

The Ph.D. program in the Department of Special Education is designed around the interests of the student and the expertise of the faculty and aims to produce a top researcher seeking an appointment in a university or research setting. Before acceptance into the program, the department evaluates whether a student’s interest area matches with an area of faculty expertise. Once accepted, students work with the Plan of Study committee (POS) to shape their course of study. The POS is made up of faculty, including the student's advisor. Many interests related to special education field can be accommodated, including subfields related to autism spectrum disorders, behavior disorders and prevention, early childhood special education, early intervention, gifted and talented, non-categorical special education, severe disabilities, and transitions.

Which department am I in?

College of Education

Study options

Full Time (7 Semesters)

Tuition fees
US$31,460.00 per year
Books 800
Start date

May 2026

Venue

Tuscaloosa Campus

Tuscaloosa,

Tuscaloosa,

Alabama,

35487, South, United States

Full Time (7 Semesters)

Tuition fees
US$31,460.00 per year
Books 800
Start date

May 2026

Venue

Tuscaloosa Campus

Tuscaloosa,

Tuscaloosa,

Alabama,

35487, South, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

In addition to the minimum Graduate School admission requirements, to be considered for regular admission an application must include:

A recent (within the last five years) GRE score of 300 or higher. An earned MA degree in special education (or a related area) with an accomplished scholarly record at the master's level Three years of appropriate experience (defined as three years of work in agencies serving children and youth, one year of which must have been spent in direct, full-time interaction with exceptional children) A demonstrated commitment to a scholarly career in special education

English Language Requirements: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): The minimum score for admission to a degree program or for non-degree admission is 550 on the paper-based TOEFL or 79 on the internet-based TOEFL (iBT); International English Language Testing System (IELTS): The minimum score for admission to a degree program or for non-degree admission is 6.5; Pearson Test of English (PTE): The minimum score of admission to a degree program or for non-degree admission is 59.

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

Add to my favourites

Product of

Have you discovered our IDP community?

Get to hear first-hand experiences from past students, join groups and more with our new community feature!

View community now!
cta banner image

Get in touch