Major: Special Education

College of Education

Degree: Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Important information about applying to Graduate School:

  • Official Transcripts: Official Transcripts and/or Official Foreign Credential Evaluations must
    be received from each college or university attended. For more information on how to send
    transcripts, please visit our website: fau.edu/graduate/apply
  • Supporting documentation: Supplemental documents should be uploaded as separate files as part of the online graduate application. NOTE: You will not be able to submit your application until all the supplemental materials are uploaded.
  • Conduct: A “yes” answer to either of the conduct questions on the online application will require a written explanation. Additional information may be requested when your application is under review. Applications will not be fully processed until all conduct issues are cleared.
  • Application status: Once your application has been submitted, you can check your application status online to ensure transcripts and test scores have been received.
  • Residency classification: Your residency classification automatically defaults to non-Florida. After you are admitted, the residency officer will request additional documents by email if needed.
 

Admission Requirements

Domestic Students

• Undergraduate GPA of 3.5
• GRE test score of 148 (verbal), 144 (quantitative), and 3 (analytical writing)
• Three years teaching experience
• Masters Degree
• Interview with department required
• Original writing sample

International Students

• Undergraduate GPA of 3.5
• GRE test score of 148 (verbal), 144 (quantitative), and 3 (analytical writing)
• Three years teaching experience
• Masters Degree
• Interview with department required
• Original writing sample
• A course-by-course evaluation of international transcripts required; FAU will evaluate them or it must be done by a NACES member
• TOEFL score of 548 or IBT of 79; IELTS 6.0; Duolingo 110

GRADUATE PROGRAMS APPLY NOW REQUEST INFORMATION INVEST IN GRAD EDUCATION
 

Contact/Information

Dr. Charles Dukes
Professor & Doctoral Coordinator
Department of Exceptional Student Education
College of Education, Building (ED-47), Room 430
Boca Raton Campus Map

(T) 561.297.1081
(E) cdukes@fau.edu
(W)fau.edu/education/academicdepartments/ese

Application Deadlines

Domestic Students
Fall: July 1
Spring: November 1
Summer: April 1

International Students
Fall: February 15
Spring: July 15 *Temporary extension: Oct. 1
Summer: January 15