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Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Education – Special Education
Doctor of Philosophy in Education – Special Education Online
Liberty University’s 100% online Ph.D. in Education – Special Education degree program will expand your knowledge, skills, and training in special education through advanced course content and in-depth research in leadership, research, and teacher preparation. Throughout our degree program, you will learn to evaluate educational theories within the field of special education for professional and academic practice.
With advanced training in program development for children with behavioral disorders, special needs, and those who need a challenge in gifted programs, you will learn how to implement services from early childhood through post-secondary interventions. Our Ph.D. in Education – Special Education online degree will provide you with the tools and skills you need to effectively make data-driven decisions and evaluate research methods in order to implement evidence-based practices regarding analysis and logic.
What Will You Learn in Liberty’s Ph.D. in Special Education?
- Advanced learning theory and research
- Theories of educational research
- Assessment and evaluation in special education
- Disability and learning
Liberty University’s special education courses seek to enhance your knowledge of meeting the needs of disabled, autistic, and hearing and visually impaired students. This training is vital for effectively serving school administrations at the local, state, and national levels. Throughout our Ph.D. in Education – Special Education online program, you will also study curriculum and program development for children with behavioral disorders, special needs, and those who need a challenge in gifted programs.
As you begin our Ph.D. in Education – Special Education degree online, you will concentrate on improving your knowledge of various styles of learning and how best to teach students with unique needs. From there, you will learn advanced theories of educational leadership so that you are prepared to lead an academic institution. Creating effective programs for special education correlates with the correct evaluation of student needs, so you will learn how to best evaluate and assess individual students. Understanding how disabilities, whether physical or cognitive, affect learning is another key area you will study.
Potential Career Options with a Ph.D. in Special Education
- Director of special education
- Distance learning senior director
- K-12 special education teacher
- Principal
- Professor (higher education)
- Rehabilitation facility director
- Researcher
- Superintendent of schools
Ph.D. in Education Program Highlights
As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.
Here’s what sets us apart:
- We are recognized by multiple institutions for our academic quality, affordability, and accessibility. Our commitment to excellence also helped us rank in the top 10% of Niche.com’s best online schools in America. Earning your online Ph.D. in Education – Special Education degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
- The majority of tuition for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs has not increased in 9 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university.
- You can complete our Ph.D. in Education – Special Education degree program in about 3 years.
Military Tuition Discount
We want to help you find the doctoral degree you want — at a price you’ve earned. As a thank-you for your military service, Liberty University offers eligible current and former service members like you or your spouse multiple pathways to earn a doctoral degree for only $300/credit hour. Here’s how:
- If you’re earning or have earned a master’s degree through Liberty, you automatically qualify for the low price (when you begin within 2 years of your master’s completion).
- If you haven’t earned a graduate degree through Liberty, our Executive Certificate program allows you to pay only $300/credit hour for a postgraduate certificate that can stand alone or potentially count as the first 21 hours of a related doctoral degree. Then pay just $300/credit hour for your doctorate. Learn more!
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Credit Hours
Class Type
100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
Next Start Date
May 13, 2024
Accreditation
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC
Maximize Your Time
- 100% online programs at the associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral level.*
- Earn credit for prior learning.
- Transfer in up to 75% of a bachelor’s degree.
- Transfer in up to 50% of a master’s degree.
* excludes licensure, certification, and some doctoral programs
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Why Choose Liberty University?
Prepare for a Career
Go from merely surviving in your current job to thriving in the career of your dreams.
Enjoy Flexible Courses
Complete assignments at your own pace, at a time convenient to you within each week.
Access Academic Support
Access our electronic and print resources through the Jerry Falwell Library, writing resources, study aids, and IT support.
Grow in Your Faith
Each of our programs is grounded in biblical principles, and our professors consider teaching to be more than a job – it’s their calling.
Liberty’s online courses give you the ability to choose when and where you study.
Financing Options
Financial Aid
87% of all Liberty students in an online program are awarded financial aid.
Tuition Discounts
Available for military service members, including active duty, reserve, veterans, and their spouses, as well as emergency response personnel.
Corporate Tuition Assistance
Deferred – If your company reimburses you for the cost of your education, you submit your grades to your employer who pays you, and then you pay for your classes.
Other Payment Options are Available
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An Accredited Private Education Made for You
As a nonprofit university, we have been pioneering distance education since 1985 and offer a unique and proven approach to online education.
Along with our advanced accreditations, we also have been recognized by the following organizations for our excellence in education.
Liberty University is proud to announce that we are recognized by multiple institutions for our affordability, accessibility, and academic quality. Our commitment to excellence also helped us rank in the top 10% of Niche.com’s best online schools in America.