Graduate Degree Program Summary
Graduate Degrees Offered
M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology
Ed.S. in Special Education
Ed.D. and Ph.D. in Educational Studies with a specialization in Special Education
Ph.D. in Human Sciences with a specialization in Communication Disorders
Au.D.* in Audiology
- Early Childhood Special Education
- Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
- Teaching of Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Severe Disabilities
- Autism
- Behavior Disorders
- Deaf and Hard of Hearing Education
- Early Childhood Special Education
- Emotional and Behavioral Disorders
- Learning Disabilities
- Mild/Moderate Disabilities
- Severe Disabilities
- Special Education Transition
- Visual Impairments
- Motor Speech Disorders
- Language and Phonological Disorders
- Aphasia and Acquired Cognitive Disorders
- Fluency Disorders
- Augmentative/Alternative Communication
- Audiology
- Hearing Science
- Speech Science
Distance Education Opportunities
- Ed.S. in Special Education
- M.A. and M.Ed. in Special Education
Special Education and Communication Disorders
- On the WebDepartment Website
- Graduate ChairProfessor Karen Hux
- Graduate SecretaryMs. Jill England
jengland2@unl.edu
402-472-2141 - Department Address318 Barkley Center
Lincoln NE 68583-0738
Application Checklist and Deadlines
Required by the Office of Graduate Studies
- Application for Graduate Admission
- $50 non-refundable application processing fee
- One set of transcripts, uploaded to MyRED (see upload requirements)
- If your native language is not English: verification of English proficiency
- If you are not a US citizen and you expect to hold an F or J visa: financial resource information
See also: US steps to admission or international steps to admission.
Required by Special Education and Communication Disorders
- Entrance exam(s): GRE
- Minimum TOEFL:
Ph.D. in Human Sciences with a specialization in Communication Disorders: Paper-550 Internet-80
Otherwise: Paper-550 Internet-80 - Autobiographical Statement
- Departmental application
- Three recommendation letters using a program-specific recommendation form
- Resume/Vita
Application Deadline
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Description
The Barkley Center, home to the Department of Special Education and Communication Disorders, provides a stimulating environment for educational, clinical, and research activities. Learning to assist individuals with special education needs or those with communication disorders of speech, language, balance, or hearing is central to programs in the department.
Programs of study are offered leading to the Master of Education and Master of Arts degrees in special education, the Master of Science in speech-language pathology (thesis and nonthesis options), the Doctor of Audiology in audiology, the Educational Specialist Degree, the Ed.D. or Ph.D. in special education, and the Ph.D. in Human Sciences with a specialization in communication disorders.
The interdepartmental Ph.D. programs in educational studies or human sciences allow for specializations in special education or communication disorders, consistent with the student's interests and employment goals. The professional doctoral degree, the Au.D., typically does not require a research project or dissertation of the magnitude necessary for the Ph.D.
Au.D. applicants submit application materials directly to the department and should not submit the Online Application for Graduate Admission. Download the departmental application packet.
Students can take many classes in special education online. Students can also earn an educational specialist degree endorsement online.
Courses and More
The Graduate Bulletin provides course descriptions, program requirements, and more:Faculty and Research
Department Chair
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