PhD in Educational Studies, Special Education
As a doctoral student in special education you will use research to help improve the lives of children, youth and adults with disabilities as you prepare to become a leader in the field. The full-time PhD program in special education at The Ohio State University is designed to prepare leaders in research, teaching and service. In our accreditated program, you will develop competencies in conducting applied research, writing for publication, advanced applied behavior analysis, college teaching and service to the profession and community.
Program Features
Join faculty members who are passionate about researching and publicizing evidence-based practice for individuals with disabilities.
Research a range of disabilities issues, including learning disabilities, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, behavioral disorders, intellectual disability, autism, multiple disabilities, and children at risk for developing disabilities.
Career Paths
Funding Options
Key to teaching, research and learning in the college, associateships provide students with professional experience and financial support.
These financial awards are made by Ohio State to students based on academic merit through a university-wide competition.
The college annually awards scholarships to its students to support their academic goals.
Degree Requirements
Prerequisites
Master's degree
Minimum Program hours
60
Deadline to apply
December 1
Program start
Autumn Semester
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