Special Education, Ph.D.
The doctoral program in Special Education offers advanced study across all disabilities. Doctoral students are individually mentored by faculty who are nationally and internationally recognized experts in their fields and who actively engage in cutting-edge research, collaboration with schools and public agencies, developing public policy, and advocating for individuals with exceptionalities and their families.
Graduates of the Special Education doctoral program have held positions as university professors, deans, researchers, clinicians, school and community organization administrators, lawyers, policy experts, and government agency leaders.
Interested in earning a Transcripted Graduate Certificate within a Doctoral Degree to develop a focused area of expertise?
- Graduate Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis : Research-Based Interventions for Individuals with Disabilities Who Have Behavioral Challenges
- Graduate Certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Graduate Certificate in Educational Diagnosis
Contact Associate Professor Sunaina Shenoy, PhD to discuss your interest in the doctoral program: Dr. Sunaina Shenoy, 505-277-5018 or shenoy@unm.edu will suggest two to three other faculty with whom to talk who are an appropriate match with the applicant’s professional goals and research interests.
What you can do with an Ph.D. degree in Special Education?
A doctoral degree in Special Education prepares individuals to become
- University or community college professors and administrators
- Researchers in academic or clinical settings
- Administrators in school districts or community agencies that serve individuals with disabilities
- Leaders in government agencies and public policy organizations
Application Deadlines
Application Deadline for Domestic Applicants:
Rolling Admissions
Application Deadline for International Applicants:
Spring Semester
Priority: May 1 (for scholarship consideration)
Final: August 1
Post-offer materials: Must be received Sept 1
Fall Semester
Priority: March 1 (for scholarship consideration)
Final: May 1
Post-offer materials: Must be received June 1
Application Process
- Contact Associate Professor Sunaina Shenoy, PhD to discuss your interest in the doctoral program: Dr. Sunaina Shenoy, 505-277-5018 or shenoy@unm.edu will suggest two to three other faculty with whom to talk who are an appropriate match with the applicant’s professional goals and research interests.
- Complete Graduate Application online http://www.unm.edu/apply/
Application includes- A non-refundable application fee (pay with credit card online as part of Graduate Application)
- One official transcript from each college you have attended. Official transcripts must be sent to Office of Admissions. (Exception: UNM transcripts)
- Letter of Intent
- SPCD Doctoral Application form. Department staff will create the Supplemental Form section after the applicant has successfully applied. At that time, log-in to your application, and please upload completed form in the Supplemental Form section of the Application Fields.
- Professional Vita (Resume)
- Professional Writing Sample
- Five Letters of Recommendation
Resources
Sunaina Shenoy
Associate Professor, Special Education
505-277-5018
shenoy@unm.edu
Special Education Graduate Programs Coordinator
505-277-5018
specialeducation@unm.edu
