This area is chosen to complement the professional goals of the student or enhance the student's ability to conduct research in areas of particular interest. Students take an additional 12 hours in either CECS or EDER courses. Students are required to complete a minimum of 12 dissertation hours. The special education federation admissions committee considers several critical factors deemed important for success in graduate studies. No single factor determines an individual's eligibility for admission.
Admission is a two-step process.
The student should apply to the school that best meets his or her research and career objectives. Applications for students who meet initial admission standards are forwarded to the special education federation admissions committee for review. Acceptance into the federation doctoral program is contingent upon the applicant meeting program admission standards. A minimum 3.0 GPA on master's work. A combined GRE score of at least 1000 on the verbal and quantitative sections, with a minimum score of 450 in both areas.