Students enrolled full-time in the special education Ph.D. program at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign can typically complete the program in three to four years. The degree requires 32 hours of coursework, and all prospective Ph.D. candidates must conduct and present a research study before taking their qualifying exams and beginning dissertation work.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Department of Special Education
288 Education Building
1310 S. 6th Street
Champaign, IL 61820
217-333-0260
education.illinois.edu
The largest number of Ph.D. graduates teaching special education in the Chicago area earned their degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago. Students in the special education Ph.D. program at UIC must complete 96 hours of coursework beyond their baccalaureate degree and complete a research project, preliminary examination and dissertation work. Doctoral candidates may also teach courses at UIC under faculty supervision.
University of Illinois at Chicago
Department of Special Education
3145 EPASW
1040 W. Harrison M/C 147
Chicago, IL 60607
312-996-8139
education.uic.edu
Students seeking a Ph.D. in special education from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn a Ph.D. in educational psychology with an emphasis in special education. Within the special education emphasis, students may concentrate their studies on one of three areas: research, college teaching or special education administration. The program works for students who already have experience teaching or working with students in special education settings, and students may pursue internship and graduate assistantship opportunities while working on the degree.
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Educational Psychology and Special Education
625 Wham Drive
Carbondale, Illinois 62901
618-536-7763
web.coehs.siu.edu