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Special Education Graduate Programs
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Doctoral Programs

Welcome! Our program prepares leaders in the field of Special Education; we seek students with strong and active commitments to the improvement of education and quality of life for infants, children, adolescents and adults with disabilities and their families.

Our Ph.D. students are immersed in a 90-hour program of study, participate integrally in the undergraduate and graduate teacher education programs, and have multiple opportunities for engaging in research.

A range of questions about our program is answered through the links below. If this information does not answer all your questions, we encourage you to leave a message on our Message Board, at the end of this page.

What's New?

SPEDFIST NEWS ISSUE 1, FALL '09 

The Special Education for Indiana School’s Today (SPEDFIST) program offers a hybrid program where courses are taken online and complimented with face-to-face meetings.

In our first SPEDFIST newsletter, take time to read about the instructors teaching courses this fall and get to know two SPEDFIST students. We are excited for your involvement and/or interest in our program.

Table of Contents

What are the Program Requirements?

Is There a Doctoral Minor in Special Education?

How do I Apply?

Can I Afford It?

Who are the Faculty?

What are the Research Opportunities?

What Kinds of Jobs do our Graduates Take?

What is it like to live in Bloomington? (Information from IST)

Can I talk to an IU Doctoral Student?

For Current Students

For general information about the Curriculum and Instruction department for graduate students and faculty visit our informational website at:
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