Advanced Educational Studies - Special Education (Online)

This Advanced Educational Studies - Special Education (Online) PhD program from Liberty University Online will help to increase your information literacy through the examination of current literature, research defense, and dissemination.

By focusing your research and dissertation on special education, you will study the unique needs of students with all forms of learning disabilities. You will also study best practices in curriculum and program development for children with behavioral disorders, special needs, and those who excel and need more challenging programs.

Understanding these topics in special education is vital for effectively serving your school administration at the local, state, and national level.

Some of the additional topics you will cover in this program include:

• A biblical perspective on decision making within the field of education
• Advanced practices in designing and conducting original research
• Educational theories within the field for professional and academic practice
• Pedagogical concepts and approaches based upon research and knowledge of the discipline

• Theories and evidence-based practices that inform leadership, research, and teacher preparation in special education

Career opportunities:

• Educational consultant

• Educational researcher

• K-12 special education director

• University administrator

• University professor

Courses include:

• History and Future of Special Education

• Collaboration and Communication in Special Education

• Assessment and Evaluation in Special Education

• Disability and Learning

• Issues & Trends in Exceptionality