The program offers Doctoral degrees in Special Education with emphasis areas in Behavior Disorders, Early Childhood Special Education, and Learning Disabilities.
The Doctor of Philosophy in Special Education with an emphasis in Behavior Disorders supports advanced instruction and research in Behavior Disorders. Candidates complete individualized programs of study to meet their learning objectives and prepare for further research in the field. The candidate will build on prior graduate coursework through special education doctoral coursework, specified behavior disorders coursework, and dissertation preparation and defense.
The Doctor of Philosophy program in Special Education with an emphasis in Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) supports advanced instruction in ECSE. Candidates will develop a program to meet their learning and research goals in the field of ECSE.
The Doctor of Philosophy in Special Education with an emphasis in Learning Disabilities supports advanced instruction in Learning Disabilities. Candidates will develop a program to meet their learning and research goals in the field of Learning Disabilities.
September 2025
College of Education and Human Development
118 Hill Hall,
COLUMBIA,
Missouri,
65211, United States
Graduate GPA above 3.5
Minimum GRE scores from within the past five years:
Combined score of 297 or better on the verbal reasoning and quantitative reasoning sections and analytical writing score of 4.0 or better
If English is not your native language, please submit a TOEFL score of at least 100 (internet-based test), an IELTS score of at least 7, a Pearson Test of English (PTE) score of at least 66 or a Cambridge C1 Advanced score of at least 190.
Application Deadline: Fall deadline: January 15; Spring deadline: August 15
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
