Doctoral Program:
Severe Disabilities (including Autism)
Special Education

The doctoral program in Severe Disabilities Special Education is currently accepting applications to prepare individuals to assume leadership positions in universities, state and local agencies, policy organizations, and the federal government.

The doctoral program incorporates intensive coursework in the area of severe disabilities at the elementary and secondary level and related fields along with courses in research design and methodology.

Excellent opportunities for funding (tuition/stipends) are available for a limited number of individuals. Applications are accepted continuously.

Unique program components include:

	Systematic, supervised research apprenticeships
	College teaching apprenticeships
	Skill development in areas of writing for funding, conference presentations and writing for professional publications
	Professional internship that may include settings such as professional development schools, and local/state/federal agencies
	Students participate with faculty in research colloquia

Faculty in Severe Disabilities Special Education:

	Frances Kohl, Ph.D.
	Sherril Moon, Ph.D.
	Andrew Egel, Ph.D.

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