For Prospective Doctoral Students in Special Education
STEP=UP is no longer recruiting students for its Leadership Scholars program. However, the Department of Special Education at the University of Illinois at Chicago continues to recruit students for doctoral study.
Doctoral Study in Special Education
A Doctorate of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in special education gives individuals access to key policy-shaping positions as school administrators and university researchers and faculty members. Under the advisement of a special education faculty member, doctoral students pursue their own research interests in a range of topics, including: early childhood special education, emotional/behavior disorders, language and learning disabilities, developmental disabilities, etc.
Doctoral students complete a set of courses that focus on the historical, social and philosophical influences on education; research design and statistical analysis; and educational measurement. Research seminars are offered on such topics as assessment, language disabilities, inclusion, teacher education, cognition, and prevention of emotional/behavioral problems. Classes are small, allowing faculty to work with students individually.
New students are only admitted to the doctoral program for the Fall term; applications are due January 1. Application materials and detailed listings of degree requirements are available through the UIC College of Education website
For more information, please visit the Department of Special Education website, or contact Micky Donahue, who is the program coordinator for the Ph.D. program.
