Research
Grants
Ph.D. in Special Education Policy Studies (SEPS)
The Educational Leadership and Policy Studies Program with the Special Education Program
have been awarded a U.S. Department of Education grant to prepare policy leaders in
special education who will prepare for roles as faculty members in special education
and special education policy leadership at the local, state, or federal level. SEPS
scholars receive scholarships for full-time study to complete the doctorate in special
education with emphasis on educational policy leadership.
The five-year course of study includes opportunities for early research as well as
for internships in local, state, and national organizations/agencies. Dr. Jeannie
Kleinhammer-Tramil in USF's Special Education program serves as the Principal Investigator
and Drs. Zorka Karanxha and Dr. Vonzell Agosto serve as Co-Principal Investigators.
Arts4All Florida
Arts4All Florida provides arts, education and cultural opportunities for people of all abilities. Dr. Bill Black serves as Principal Investigator for Arts4All Florida, which is the leading state organization on Arts & Disability. For more information, visit the Arts4ALL Florida website.