Have a Hand in Shaping the Future of Special Education
Do more for those who depend on you.
You help special education students exceed their limits every day. Now it’s your turn to do the same. With an Ed.D in Special Education from NSU, bring new knowledge and leadership skills to hands-on student work.
Instruct teachers. Lead a school. Partner with families, teachers, principals and service providers to deliver the right support. This program focuses on helping you understand and address these real-world, practical workplace challenges.
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. Our graduates build rewarding careers as special education teachers, university professors, mental/health/social services providers, and school or district office education administrators.
Options: Graduate With or Without a Dissertation
We now offer an alternate opportunity that allows students to solve problems in a real-world setting. The Education Strategic Research Project (ESRP) is an alternative to the Applied Dissertation. Request information now to learn more about your options.
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.
Take the next steps to success. Apply for NSU’s Ed.D. in Special Education.
Quick Facts
Earning Potential
Ed.D. in Special Education
Concentration Area Courses*
*The Behavior Analyst Certification Board, Inc.® (BACB) has approved the above course sequence as meeting the coursework requirements for eligibility to take either the Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA) or Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) Examination. Students wishing to fulfill BACB requirements for professional certification should contact the BACB for specific information and advisement. It is recommended that students register with the BACB in order to receive monthly newsletters and stay well-informed of credentialing requirements. Please check with an academic advisor regarding course planning and selection.
**Students must attend one Summer Institute during the 36 months of study.
***Beginning the 37th month of the Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) program, students will enroll in ADS 8091, Applied Dissertation Services, in order to receive dissertation services and support from Dissertation Committee Chairs and/or other NSU faculty and staff. In cases where students are not enrolled in any classes prior to the 37th month and where Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) students require support from Dissertation Chairs and/or other NSU faculty and staff, ADS 8090 may be used to satisfy Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements for continuous matriculation.
