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What you’ll learn
Effect change
Develop a shared vision of teaching that meets the needs of
special-education students.
Expand acceptance of diversity
Lead the development of a culture of learning to promote success for
all students.
Collaborate effectively
Communicate with multiple stakeholders to create and manage effective
learning in special-education environments.
Influence the education field
Lead in an ethical manner to cultivate high-quality behavior in your
organization and broader community.
Apply self-management skills
Gain proficiency in communicating and completing required paperwork,
activities, clinical hours, and assignments in a timely manner.
Our unique Doctoral Structure
Our PhD in Education, Special Education Leadership program is
designed to remove roadblocks for you and demystify the dissertation
process. This unique approach centers on supporting you in three ways:
through program structure, a dedicated faculty and support team, and
online resources. To help generate momentum toward graduation, you’ll
begin your dissertation early in the program. Our faculty, support
team, and online resources will help guide you every step of the
way.
PhD in Education, Special Education Leadership program features
Our program offers additional benefits you might be interested in.
Become a scholar-practitioner
Gain advanced skills in critical thinking, problem-solving, and
research.
Professionally aligned
Our curriculum is designed around leading standards, including those of the Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium (ISLLC).
Nationally recognized
This online specialization is nationally recognized by the Council of
Exceptional Children (CEC).
CAEP Accredited
Capella University's Educator Preparation Provider (EPP) is
accredited based on the Council for the Accreditation of Educator
Preparation (CAEP) Standards through 2024. CAEP is the only recognized
national accreditor for educator preparation.
Cost & learning format
Online education isn’t one-size-fits-all. We know you’re busy—you
need a learning experience tailored to your life, not the other way
around. Capella has learning and tuition formats to suit you, however
you learn.
Our original learning format offers extra structure for those who
want it. We'll set the schedule, you meet the deadlines.
- Based on the quarter system; 1-3 courses per 10-week quarter
- 1 semester credit = 1.5 quarter credits
- Weekly assignments and courseroom discussions
- Pay for what you take, price varies by courseload or term
Get the details
Speak with an enrollment counselor to get a personalized cost estimate for what you can expect to pay.
Ways to save
At Capella, we believe your education is an investment in your future. It’s also an investment within your grasp. Your goals are achievable—there are more ways to save than you might think.
Transfer credits
We can accept many transfer credits from regionally accredited schools.
Grants
There are a variety of need-based federal grants available to help pay for tuition and costs.
Federal work study
Part-time jobs sponsored by the U.S. government are available to help you reduce loan debt.
Accredited & recognized
Capella University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Accreditation and recognitions provide the assurance we meet
standards for quality of faculty, curriculum, learner services, and
fiscal stability. See all of our accreditations and recognitions.
PhD in Education sample courses
Expand your foundation in general K-12 educational administration with our PhD in Education, Special Education Leadership degree. Our coursework places a high priority on special education administration, instructional strategies, law, and finance. The program includes dissertation research seminars which allow you to get an early start on your dissertation.
| ED7818 |
The Future of Teaching and Learning: Issues for the Educational Leader
In this course, learners explore and analyze the issues shaping
teaching and learning. Learners use futuring methods to examine the
ways history, technology, trends, and change affect the future of
teaching and learning.
Cannot be fulfilled by transfer or prior learning assessment.
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4 quarter credits |
|---|---|---|
| ED7834 |
Higher Education and the Law
In this course, learners evaluate constitutional, statutory, and case
law as related to higher education. Learners review federal and state
legislation and their implications for both public and private higher
education institutions.
Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.
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4 quarter credits |
| ED8447 |
Advanced Funding and Managing Education Enterprises
In this course, learners explore and analyze the financing and
fundraising plans of higher education enterprises. Learners explore
current political and finance issues associated with higher education
institution funding and management with an emphasis on endowments,
public and private funding models, and intellectual property rights.
Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.
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4 quarter credits |
| ED7540 |
Leadership in Higher Education
Learners in this course examine the leadership philosophies,
theories, and decision-making structures associated with higher
education administration. Learners explore the nature and function of
leadership; leadership roles; and institutional history, vision,
culture, politics, and organizational structure.
Cannot be fulfilled by prior learning assessment.
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4 quarter credits |
Prepare for licensure
Our program features a rigorous combination of online coursework and
face-to-face experiences that help you expand on what you’re learning
in the courseroom, so you can hit the ground running in the real
world.
Dedicated support
Our licensure team supports you through the license application
process, and is here for you even beyond graduation.
Special Education Leadership professional paths
Here are just some of the career options you could explore with our special education leadership doctoral degree.
Related job titles to explore*
- Adjunct or part-time faculty
- College instructor
- Coordinator of special education
- Director of special education
- Director of special program
- Director of therapeutic recreation
- Disabilities and mental health services manager
- Executive director of special education
- Full-time faculty
- Professor of special education
- Special education administrator
- Special education consultant
Related employment settings to explore
- Alternative school
- District office
- Educational service center
- Government—local, state, federal
- Land-based or online college or university
- Nonprofit organization
- K-12 public or private school
- Regional educational service agency
- Special education regional resource center
*These are examples intended to serve as a general guide. Some
positions may prefer or even require previous experience, licensure,
certifications, and/or other designations along with a degree. Because
many factors determine what position an individual may attain, Capella
cannot guarantee that a graduate will secure any specific job title, a
promotion, salary increase, or other career outcome. We encourage you
to research requirements for your job target and career goals.
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