Program Overview
The UMass Amherst Special Education PhD program provides advanced knowledge and flexibility for individual research pursuits, emphasizing both breadth and depth in a chosen area of study. Led by renowned faculty, the program prepares students for research careers in special education, emphasizing disciplinary accreditation for national visibility and graduate placement.
Program Outline
The program emphasizes the development of both breadth and depth in a chosen area of study, preparing students for research careers beyond the dissertation. The program meets the criteria set by the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), ensuring national visibility and a strong pool of applicants.
Careers:
The program prepares students for research careers in special education.
Other:
The program emphasizes the importance of disciplinary accreditation for national visibility and graduate placement. The program highlights the role of students as catalysts for change, increasing educational opportunities and improving outcomes for children with disabilities and their families.
