Overview

Doctoral students at University of Hawaii at Manoa in the Exceptionalities track are expected to be grounded in scholarly literature and research related to Exceptionalities as a broad professional discipline. Students are expected to understand the foundations of the field and to gain a depth of understanding in their areas of emphasis under the mentorship of faculty members.

Features

Students, with guidance from faculty mentors, pursue an area of in depth study which furthers the field’s understanding of theory and practice related to specific areas of scholarly interest in Exceptionalities.

Graduates of the program are prepared to take on faculty, research, and leadership roles addressing local, regional, national, and international issues in fields of special education and disability studies.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Multiple Perspectives on Educational Research

Qualitative Research Methods

Quantitative Research Methods

Seminar on Exceptionalities

Single-Case Experimental Design

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

42 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Honolulu, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Official Transcripts from each institution attended.

Resumé or Curriculum Vita (CV)

Statement of Objectives: Must include a narrative of career goals, academic objectives, and research interest(s). This narrative should be written in a clear, concise, and cogent manner

Three (3) Letters of Recommendation: May be from professors, immediate supervisors in employment, and/or close associates attesting to the applicant’s capacity for leadership and scholarship in the field of exceptionalities

Sample of Scholarly Writing: Applicants must provide evidence of competency in formal writing. May provide written materials used in partial fulfillment of the applicant’s master’s degree, or journal articles

An oral interview may also be requested of the applicant by the Chair of the Doctor of Education, Exceptionalities Track program

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

11776 USD / year

≈ 11776 USD / year
Out-of-State

11776 USD / year

≈ 11776 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

5460 USD / year

≈ 5460 USD / year

Living costs

Honolulu

United States

1640 - 2500 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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