Overview

Students in the Special Education program at the University of Maryland receive an unparalleled education experience that emphasizes excellence in scholarship and professional practice within a diverse community.

Features

The program’s proximity to the United States Congress, advocacy and professional organizations, and governmental agencies, including the US Department of Education - Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP), provides opportunities for on-site experiences for prospective students.

Public and private schools in Maryland provide opportunities for students to gain experience with a culturally and linguistically diverse student population in urban, suburban, and rural settings.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Issues and Trends in Educating Individuals with Disabilities
Law and Policy for Individuals with Disabilities
Special Problems in Special Education
Theory and Empirical Design in Educational Research
Apprenticeship in Special Education
Single Case Research Designs in Education

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 108 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-02 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

College Park, United States

Disciplines

Special Education View 68 other PhDs in Special Education in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.5

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

Admission to the Ph.D. program requires:

Master’s degree or equivalent in Special Education or a related field from an accredited institution with a GPA of 3.5 or better;
An undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or better;
A score on the Graduate Record Exam placing the student at or above the 50th percentile on verbal, quantitative, and analytic subtests;
Two years of research or work experience with exceptional populations;
Three letters of recommendation from individuals who have direct knowledge of the applicant’s academic capabilities, work experience, and professional characteristics;
A statement of academic and research goals including intended area of study, research interests, and plans for future employment;
Evidence of writing skills shown in the statement of academic and research goals;
EDMS Research Methods I or equivalent.

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

12520 USD / year

≈ 12520 USD / year
Out-of-State

12520 USD / year

≈ 12520 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

5853 USD / year

≈ 5853 USD / year

Living costs

College Park

United States

1676 - 2838 USD / month

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