Doctoral students selecting this area of specialization are expected to develop expertise in a wide variety of methods appropriate to research in special education through coursework, seminars, and research assistantships. Students are encouraged to gain college-level teaching experience, to seek involvement in school and community projects, and to collaborate with graduate students and faculty both within the School of Education and Human Development and across other UM Schools and Colleges.
Our Students? Career Objectives
- Tenure track or clinical faculty positions in Schools of Education at universities or colleges, especially Research I universities
- Teacher educators in higher education institutions:
- Research positions in educational research organizations
- State or district program or curriculum specialists
- Leadership and/or development positions in public non-profits
- Research and development positions in for-profit educational enterprises
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