Program Details
This online Doctor of Education with a Special Education focus can prepare you for various leadership roles with particular attention to gifted learners and those with disabilities. This online EdD is intended to give you the insight to lead improvements in organizational, educational, and social issues particular to these distinct learning groups.
Through informed decision-making and established management qualities, you’ll become an expert in leading others in teaching. Students will garner advanced skills in the design, evaluation, and implementation of specialized curricula and programs. They will also examine current trends, policies, and issues in special education, along with strategies to successfully address the needs of these students.
Your dissertation will be rooted in foundational coursework including:
- Assessment in Special Education
- Introduction to the Exceptional Student
- Law in Special Education
Learning Pace
Institution-Paced% Online
100% OnlineSchool Accreditation & Licensing
National University is accredited by:
WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC)
NU is a WSCUC accredited institution. WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), 985 Atlantic Avenue, Suite 100, Alameda, CA 94501, 510.748.9001, www.wscuc.org. WSCUC is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
Master DegreeApplication Requirements
Official College Transcript(s)
Restricted States
Kentucky