印第安纳大学的特殊教育计划（SpEd）基于探究驱动的教育方法。鼓励学生探索有关特殊教育实践，研究和理论发展的各种理论立场。从这个意义上讲，在该课程中获得博士学位应该被认为是一个持续的发现过程，该过程由一名教师顾问指导，该顾问通过不断的讨论来分享每个学生的智力发展。该计划的毕业生将确保在特殊教育领域中担任大学教职员工和领导者的职位。
This dynamic 90 credit-hour program will allow you to pursue study based on your personal interests and goals. Our apprenticeship model provides experience in the major scholarly tasks expected of future faculty and leaders in the field of Special Education. Through coursework and exploration of theory and research across a broad range of possible topics, you will work closely with a warm and diverse faculty whose expertise includes- Early childhood special education. Intervention perspectives related to Autism. Emotional/behavioral challenges (e.g., systems of care, caregiver concerns, and incarcerated youth). Transition to adulthood. Teacher preparation (e.g., cultural perspectives and inclusion). Interventions related to learning disabilities (e.g., dyslexia) and English learners with disabilities.