Programme Structure and Funding
This is a full-time PhD programme with a duration of 3–4 years and tuition of approximately RMB 160,000 per year. Academic background: master’s degree; background not required. Study location: United States. Autumn entry; application deadline 1 December.
Entry Requirements
Suitable for students with diverse academic backgrounds, research potential and a commitment to research in special education and speech pathology. Applicants may come from education, psychology, special education, speech pathology, basic education and related fields; the programme particularly favours applicants with a long-standing interest in the development of people with disabilities and deep engagement in the fields of language acquisition or reading development.
GPA: no lower than 3.0/4.0. Language requirements: IELTS 7 or TOEFL 79 or above, or a master’s degree from an English-speaking country (taught entirely in English).
Application Materials
- Copies of undergraduate and master’s degree transcripts 2) 2 letters of recommendation 3) Academic CV 4) IELTS or TOEFL score report 6) If the degree obtained is from an unaccredited university or the GPA is below 3.0/4.0, a GRE score valid within five years is also required.
Career Prospects
Graduates have broad development prospects in the following fields: ● Universities and research institutions: ●●●
