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You help special education students exceed their limits every day. Now it's your turn to take the next step in your career, so that you can do more for yourself and for those who depend on you. An Ed.D. in Special Education from Nova Southeastern University will give you the advanced knowledge and field experiences that will prepare you for leadership positions in academic settings, direct service agencies, advocacy and policy organizations, and research institutes.
The Ed.D. program is a better match than a Ph.D. for educators who want to focus on hands-on implementation versus research work. The NSU Ed.D. in Special Education curriculum is timely and responsive to changes in the field, making it current, relevant, and culturally competent. Our graduates go on to build rewarding careers as special education teachers, university professors, administrators, consultants, and disability service providers.
Who Should Apply
- Practicing teachers, administrators, human service professionals, mental and healthcare providers, and others working with individuals with disabilities
- Master’s degree graduates seeking their doctoral degree and deeper expertise in special education.
- Candidates considering a traditional or online Ph.D. in special education who want to explore Ed.D. program benefits
Quick Facts
Ed.D. in Special Education Curriculum
Core Courses (12 Credits)
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Concentration Area Courses (21 credits)
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Research Courses (9 credits)
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Capstone (6 credits)
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As the culminating step of the Strategic Research Project, students deliver a professional presentation of their innovation project via Zoom. The session includes a concise overview of the capstone and a brief Q&A with faculty and peers.
Year 1 |
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EDD 8100 Academic Writing (Session 1) AND Concentration Course 1 (Session 2) |
Concentration Course 2 (Session 1) AND EDD 8010 Emerging Trends & Strategic Innovation (Session 2) |
Concentration Course 3 (Session 1) AND RES 8920 Research Methods (Session 2) |
Year 2 |
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RES 9300 Research Design and Data Analysis (Session 1) AND Concentration Course 4 (Session 2) |
RES 8913 Program Evaluation (Session 1) AND Concentration Course 5 (Session 2) |
Concentration Course 6 (Session 1) AND EDD 8110 Designing Transformative Learning Environments (Session 2) |
Year 3 |
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Concentration Course 7 (Session 1) AND EDD 8411 Data for Impact and Transformation (Session 2) |
ESRP 9000 Strategic Research Project (Full Term: 16 Weeks) |
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Note : Session 1 and Session 2 courses have a duration of 8 weeks.
Doctoral students are allotted five (5) years from the initial term of enrollment to complete all required coursework and the capstone requirement.
All courses are 8 weeks, except ESRP 9000, which is 16 weeks.
Ed.D. in Special Education Professional Licensure Disclosure (PDF)
Admission Requirements
Ready for the Next Step?
We’re thrilled you’re applying to this Ed.D. program at NSU.
This program opens opportunities in areas of research, academia, and management for those who are ready to advance as well as for individuals considering a career change.
Applications for admission are accepted online and on a rolling basis. No entrance exam is required.
Have the following items ready to submit with your online application:
- $50 application fee
- Transcripts from all schools attended