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 proposed PhD program in Special Education prepares students to address key research issues facing the field of special education in the UAE. Students in the program will acquire expertise in applying and evaluating appropriate research methodologies to inform recent developments in the field of special education.

The University of Miami’s Department of Teaching and Learning is pleased to offer a specialization in special education with a focus on students with high-incidence disabilities.

Students can develop an individualized, integrated course of study reflecting their area of interest. Students in this program have the opportunity to engage in research, teaching, and service in the field of special education.