Special Education Faculty Research

A Welcome from the Doctoral Committee Chair

Congratulations on joining the Doctoral Program in Special Education! Our program has a legacy of excellence in doctoral preparation and has been ranked in the top three Special Education programs in the nation for the past 20 years. Collectively, we are distinguished through our research activities, the quality of teacher preparation, and the high caliber of our graduate students. We are pleased that you have chosen to join this program and are looking forward to supporting your success and contributions.

Our primary goal of the doctoral program is to prepare you to assume leadership roles in special education. These roles may be in institutions of higher education, private research firms, school districts, or state, county, or federal education agencies.

Below you’ll find introductions to our world-class faculty, including current research and teaching projects you might be able to utilize. Click a photo to see details!