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Special Education Doctoral Student Manual

Revised March 2024

Organization of This Doctoral Student Manual

The information in this manual is based on current practices, policies, and procedures adopted by faculty in the Department of Special Education. Doctoral students are responsible for being informed of current policies and procedures as well as changes that might occur between releases of this manual. Pertinent forms are described throughout the manual. Students are advised to keep detailed records of their successful completion of each stage in the doctoral program.


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