Research

The Department of Special Education is currently ranked seventh in the nation by the U.S. News & World Report. This is largely due to the research conducted by our faculty and graduate students. Our research has an important global impact. The underlying drive of our research aims to improve the quality of life and access to equitable education for individuals with disabilities, particularly in K-12 education. The work of our faculty also supports socially and linguistically diverse students with disabilities and their families.

Our department supports graduate programs and students through funding, as well as mentorship from experienced faculty on specialized research topics. You will have the opportunity to participate in research exploring topics such as:

Intensive interventions in reading and mathematics for students with learning disabilities.
Supporting English language learners with disabilities.
Design and evaluation of assistive technology.
Behavioral interventions for students with autism spectrum disorders.
Transition and post-school employment for persons with disabilities.

Universities Where Doctoral Graduates Teach and Conduct Research

Many of our graduates go on to teach and establish their own research agendas. The following is a list of just some of the prestigious universities that our alumni have joined.

Florida State University
Korea University
Mumbai University
New Mexico State University
Seoul National University
St. John’s University
Texas A&M University
Texas State University
The Ohio State University
University of Colorado
University of Hawaii
University of Houston

University of Maryland
University of Missouri
University of Monterey
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
University of Oregon
University of Taiwan
University of Texas at Austin
University of Texas El Paso
University of Virginia
University of Wisconsin at Madison
Utah State University
Virginia Commonwealth University

Research Center & Lab