College of Education
Special Education Programs & Degrees Doctor of Philosophy in Special Education Current Students Doctoral Student Manual Program Milestones Overview
Doctoral Student Manual Introduction and Overview Citizenship Program Milestones Overview Selecting an Advisor First Year Review Annual Student Progress Review Coursework Research Area Requirements Early Research Project Qualifying Examinations Dissertation Leadership Experiences Professional Activities Resources Forms for Special Education

Most special education doctoral students complete their degree in approximately four years, although programs of shorter or longer duration are possible.  A timeline for major program milestones is listed below:

 Year 1:

  • Begin coursework/PhD Research Area Requirement
  • Complete an Advisor Request Form
  • First Year Review
  • Undergo annual evaluations

Years 2/3:

  • Complete coursework/PhD Research Area Requirement
  • Undergo annual evaluations
  • Complete early research project
  • Complete qualifying exams

 Years 3/4/5:

  • Finish doctoral competencies (i.e., teaching, supervision, grant administration,
    dissemination activities, etc.)
  • Complete dissertation
  • Graduate

 

 

 
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