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PhD in Exceptionalities

The Doctor of Philosophy in Education (PhD) is a college-wide degree awarded for distinguished academic preparation for professional practice and research in the field of education. The program is designed to enhance and facilitate educational, social, and economic growth locally, nationally, and internationally with a pool of highly qualified educational scholars and leaders.
 
The Specialization in Exceptionalities is designed to prepare professionals to work as leaders in the education and support of individuals with disabilities. The specialization requires students to become grounded within Exceptionalities as a broad professional discipline. Under the guidance of his or her mentor, the student pursues an area of in-depth study which furthers the field's understanding of theory and practice related to specific areas of scholarly interest in Exceptionalities. Graduates of the program are expected to assume leadership roles addressing local, regional, national, and international issues related to research and higher education and/or program development and evaluation.

Admission Requirements

The University of Hawai‘i Graduation Division application period is from October 1 to February 1. All documents must be submitted by February 1. Foreign student deadline is January 15.
 
Application items submitted to the Graduate Division http://www.hawaii.edu/graduate include:

  • Graduate Division application form;
  • Official transcripts;
  • TOEFL score for applicants from foreign countries where English is not the dominant language; and
  • Financial status verification for foreign students.

 
Application items sent to:
Chair of the Doctor of Education Program,
College of Education
University of Hawai‘i
1776 University Avenue
Honolulu, Hawaii 96822
 
Include:

  • Three letters of recommendation;
  • Evidence of competency in formal writing;
  • Scores on the Graduate Record Exam (GRE): Verbal, Quantitative, Analytical, and writing;
  • An Express Information Form; and
  • An oral interview may also be requested of the student by the specialization or the Chairman of the Ph.D. Program.

*** Applications from persons with disabilities or persons from underrepresented minority groups are particularly encouraged.