Doctor of Philosophy in Special Education

The proposed PhD program in Special Education prepares students to address key research issues facing the field of special education in the UAE. Students in the program will acquire expertise in applying and evaluating appropriate research methodologies to inform recent developments in the field of special education.

Program Objectives

• Offer a rigorous and innovative discipline-based knowledge that prepares students to succeed in a globally challenging, competitive and changing environment.
• Develop graduates’ scholarly inquiry grounded in research and the reality of practice in education.
• Enhance graduates’ professional growth, lifelong learning skills and leadership competencies in the area of specialization for career opportunities in educational sectors.
• Provide opportunities for graduates to adhere to professional integrity and research ethics, and be committed to values related to the area of specialization.
• Prepare graduates to be inquisitive, to reason critically, and to communicate clearly and effectively.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

• Analyze educational issues and topics of interest in the field of Special Education.
• Create an original research in Special Education that adds to human knowledge.
• Assess issues, decisions, or practices in Special Education applying relevant research methodology to finding a possible solution.
• Explain the major tenets of Special Education orally, and in writing, to different audience.
• Devise strategies or actions that resolve ethical issues in Special Education.
• Apply research skills in Special Education to other work environments and career opportunities inside and outside academia.

Degree Requirements

Required Credit Hours : minimum 60 hours

Core Courses

Specialization Elective Courses

Electives

Qualification Requirements

Research Requirements