Doctor of Education in The Exceptional Learner
Southern Wesleyan University

Program Details

Prepare for a career working with a growing segment of the student population with this online special education degree. You will gain the knowledge and skills needed to make a difference in these students’ lives on a wider scale and become an innovative game-changer.  

With the Exceptional Learner concentration focus is on culturally responsive teaching practices and the nature and needs of diverse learners. This includes students with special needs, disabilities, or the gifted and talented.  

There are several benefits to earning this special education degree online. You can study wherever it is convenient while earning your doctorate on your own time. This program also develops a Christian ethic of care in students as they lead or develop programs that support the special student population.

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School Accreditation & Licensing

Southern Wesleyan University is accredited by:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Master Degree

Recommended GPA

3.0 or above (4.0 scale)

Application Requirements

Official College Transcript(s), Essay/Writing Sample, Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Resume/CV

Additional Info

  • The program requries a one-week residency each summer for three years.