Doctor of Education in Special Education

Western Michigan University

The doctor of education in special education prepares individuals to assume leadership roles in special education, serving as faculty in institutions of higher education, consultants to educational agencies, and administrators in special education programs. Graduates of WMU special education doctoral program are prepared to contribute to the knowledge and research base in education and to be discerning consumers of evidence-based practices in education.This program is designed for students who have earned a masters degree in special education or related field and completed at least one endorsement in special education.

College of Education and Human Development