The Special Education Ph.D. program prepares graduates for academic and leadership positions in research, teaching and service with a focus on integrated coursework, internships, professional collaborations and individual/group research experiences. The program is rigorous, relevant and innovative, offering superior professional preparation that produces exceptional and creative researchers and teachers with a focus on improving the lives of students with disabilities and their families.
Students have the opportunity to work with and be mentored by leading researchers in the field and become involved in a variety of research experiences in schools, communities and beyond. The program includes a research and a specialization core, providing the opportunity to focus on a student's special interests.
Opportunities to work with nationally and internationally recognized faculty in specific areas of interest, such as autism spectrum disorders, Universal Design for Learning, augmented reality, assistive technology, early childhood, transition, intellectual disabilities, emotional/behavioral disabilities, learning disabilities, reading/writing disabilities, multi-tiered systems of support, and diversity and multicultural education.
The program admits students each fall. The priority application deadline is December 1. After that date, applications are reviewed on a space-available basis.
For more information, contact Jennifer Gallagher at 360-546-9075 or j.gallagher@wsu.edu.