Doctoral Program

Doctoral students work closely with their advisors to create highly tailored programs of study that include intermediate and advanced coursework in Special Education as well as outside coursework to gain broader perspective and deeper insight into specialized topics. Ph.D. students have specific requirements and milestones that can be viewed here.  

How to Apply

Application requirements for the Graduate School and COE are found here.  Scroll down to see the Ph.D. requirements.  Some advisors in Special Education require writing samples. Click here to learn how to apply to the College of Education’s Ph.D. program.

Funding Opportunities

Funding may be available through research and teaching assistantships in the program and College of Education. Contact a faculty member in your proposed area of study for possible options. 

For More Information

For more information or questions regarding the doctoral degree, please e-mail edinfo@uw.edu or Roxanne Hudson, Area Chair

Note: to apply for this program, select "PhD - Special Education - General Special Education" in the Graduate School's online application.

 

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