Special Education, Ph.D.

Admissions Deadline: January 15 (for fall semester start). Applicants should ensure that all of the required materials are submitted by that date.

Applications for this doctoral program will open on October 15.

Admissions Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree and Master’s degree
  • Official transcript of all undergraduate and graduate study
  • Personal Statement
  • Professional or academic writing sample recommended
  • 3 letters of recommendation
  • Disability related experience preferred
  • GRE is optional (not required)
  • International students: TOEFL or IELTS scores
  • Interview required. Telephone interview accepted.

Financial Support

Program Contacts

Breana Nieves Vergara, Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions
bknieves@syr.edu|315.443.2505
Breana Nieves Vergara
Beth Ferri, Associate Dean for Research; Professor
baferri@syr.edu|315.443-5183
Beth Ferri