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:
  • 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 鈥測es鈥 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

鈥 Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 in the last 60 credits
鈥 Two years teaching experience
鈥 Masters Degree
鈥 Interview with department required
鈥 Original writing sample
鈥 Submit a personal statement听

International Students

鈥 Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 in the last 60 credits
鈥 Two years teaching experience
鈥 Masters Degree
鈥 Interview with department required
鈥 Original writing sample
鈥 Submit a personal statement听
鈥 A course-by-course evaluation of international transcripts required; 大象传媒 will evaluate them or it must be done by a NACES member
鈥 TOEFL score of 548 or IBT of 79; IELTS 6.0; Duolingo 110


Contact/Information

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

(T) 561.297.3965
(E) cdukes@fau.edu
(W)fau.edu/education/academicdepartments/ese

Application Deadlines

Domestic Students
Fall: July 1

International Students
Fall: February 15