ESE的博士课程旨在培养特殊教育的领导者。候选人来自不同的背景（特殊教育老师，经过认证的行为分析家，课程专家等）。我们的毕业生在学院和大学，学区和社区机构中担任领导职务。除课程工作外，学生还与教师紧密合作进行和发表研究，出席州和全国会议，开发和教授课程，并准备拨款建议。该计划可容纳全日制和非全日制学生。该部门是特殊教育高等教育联盟（HECSE）的参与成员。HECSE的会员机构是在培养教师，相关服务提供者，管理人员，教师教育者和研究人员方面享有盛誉的主要大学。他们的教职员工以在特殊教育及相关服务方面的卓越教
The doctoral program in special education is designed to prepare leaders in the field. Candidates for this degree program represent diverse fields of study (e.g., special education teachers, certified behavior analysts, curriculum specialists). Our doctoral graduates are prepared for leadership positions in colleges and universities, school districts, and community agencies. In addition to coursework, students work closely with faculty to conduct and publish research, present at state and national conferences, develop and teach courses, and prepare grant proposals for funding. The program accommodates both full- and part-time students.