Charles University Faculty of Education
PhD in Special Education
Prague, Czech Republic
PhD
DURATION
4 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
CZK 2,000 / per year **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus, Blended
* applicants from non-EU/EEA countries are advised to apply by April 30th
** online application fee: 720 CZK
Key Summary
About: The PhD in Special Education at the Faculty of Education, Charles University in Prague trains researchers and practitioners in special education and inclusive pedagogy. It prepares qualified staff for theoretical and fieldwork across Czech differentiated study fields: support for sensory, physical, intellectual and communication disabilities, autistic spectrum disorders, behavioral disorders and social disadvantage, with focus on international issues and independent scientific research projects.
Career Outcomes: Graduates gain research and teaching skills. They can work as university lecturers and researchers, specialists in scientific-research institutes, policy advisors or leaders in educational authorities or related institutions, contributing to research and program leadership.
The main objective of the study program special education is to prepare highly qualified staff for theoretical and fieldwork in the area of providing special education services in the widest possible range, according to the differentiated structure of the Czech study fields of special education (SSP – support for disabilities related to sight, hearing, physical or mental state, support for citizens with communication skill deficits, autistic spectrum disorders, behavioral disorders or support for people with social disadvantages) with special focus on the current issues of contemporary special education in the international context. The fundamental asset of the Ph.D. study in the field of special education is the preparation of specialists to succeed in independent scientific research projects, leading to their personal and career growth to enrich the scientific field of special education as a modern social science area.
Program without specialization.
The graduate of the doctoral study program "Special Education" is equipped with theoretical knowledge and research skills in the area of special education. The graduate is prepared to work in the area of scientific research and participate in the education of university students. His/her professional career is possible at universities and similar institutions, in scientific-research institutes, and in leading positions of applicable authorities.