The Vanderbilt Graduate School offers the Ph.D. in Education. The program is designed to prepare students for positions of leadership as special educators in schools, colleges, universities, research settings, and human service agencies. The program is competency based, with specific emphasis on research and teaching. A student's program of study consists of core requirements and an individually designed series of courses and competencies. Through core requirements, students acquire fundamental research methodology skills requisite for advanced level positions in special education.
Electives allow students to tailor programs toward specific areas of interest.
For an application to the Ph.D. program contact the Vanderbilt Graduate School. For more information on the program, contact Lynda Wyatt. Graduate programs in special education offer students a variety of courses, professional experiences and degree options. Field Experience Field experiences are a key component of each graduate student's program of studies. Through these experiences, students develop basic competencies for teaching learners with disabilities.