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"Too often we focus on domestic culture in graduate training, but with globalization, countries and cultures are increasingly interdependent, which is reflected in issues addressed at the United Nations."
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INTERNATIONAL STUDENT APPLICANTS
Visa regulations require that international applicants have sufficient
funds available for the duration of their entire program of study.
If offered admission and accepting the offer, they must provide
verification of financial support for themselves and their accompanying
dependents for the first calendar year. Except for assistantship appointments, international students should
not plan on other employment as a source of support. For students
from countries that impose restrictions on the exchange and release
of funds for study in the United States, approval of release of
funds will be requested if the applicant accepts the offer of admission
from Lehigh University.
INCOMING STUDENTS
Applications for Lehigh and federally funded loans may be obtained by clicking
here or directly from the Office of Financial Aid, located at
218 W. Packer Avenue, Bethlehem, PA 18015 or call 610-758-3181. Incoming students must wait for the following year, February 1, to apply for fellowships and/or scholarships. For additional information click here >
CURRENT STUDENTS
Research, or graduate assistantships, fellowships and
scholarships are academic awards made by the individual academic
departments.
Non-academic awards may be graduate assistantships
unrelated to a particular area of study, or loans. Applications for Lehigh and federally funded loans may be obtained by clicking
here or directly from the Office of Financial Aid, located at
218 W. Packer Avenue, Bethlehem, PA 18015 or call 610-758-3181.
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR DOCTORAL STUDENTS
Project Assistantships: Half-time (20 hours per week) work experiences are available in which students assume various leadership roles (e.g., research, consultation) in one of the field-based programs or faculty grant-supported projects. Positions pay stipend plus full tuition.
Research Grants: Faculty in the special education program have direct research funding to support doctoral students. Grant funded research awards include a tuition waiver and a ten-month stipend between $1200 - $1400 per month. As part of tuition and stipend funding, students will assist faculty on research studies. Current faculty research projects include the following:
- Project CARS
A U. S. Department of Education Center grant to evaluate and improve services for students with intensive social, emotional, and behavioral needs.
Principal Investigator: Dr. Lee Kern.
- The Center for Promoting Research to Practice
The mission of the Center for Promoting Research to Practice is to generate new knowledge that will truly impact the lives of individuals with disabilities. The primary objective of Center is to create a living laboratory that establishes partnerships with schools, parents and families, and community service providers to enhance the use of best practices for individuals with disabilities. The Center provides numerous opportunities for financial support through its research projects.
Contact: Dr. Edward Shapiro, (610) 758-3258.
Field Based Programs:
Research Scientist and Graduate Assistantships in Community Supports Programs for People with Disabilities: Community Choices, Lehigh Support for Community Living, and Lehigh Transition and Assessment Programs hires doctoral students in special education to assume administrative and/or research duties in the various programs. Research scientists (full time benefited positions with tuition support) and graduate assistants (part time tuition supported positions) work closely with program faculty and program directors to develop innovative practices, train student employees, and participate in research activities. Available positions are advertised. See the Community Supports Program webpage for more information.
University Fellowships: Highly competitive award given to new students with outstanding credentials. Students compete for funding across the university. Positions pay stipend plus full tuition.
Tuition Scholarship: Awarded competitively to students based on recommendations of faculty.
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR MASTERS STUDENTS
Many master's degree students are funded by working as instructors in one of the four Lehigh University field-based programs described below.
Click on the names of the opportunities listed below to learn more.
Centennial School
An approved private school and outreach consultation program for students who have intense emotional and behavioral needs. Graduate students are typically employed as full-time teachers, although other part-time experiences are sometimes available (e.g., job coaches). Full or part-time salary plus tuition.
Contact: Dr. Michael George, (610) 266-6500.
Community Supports Programs for People with Disabilities:
Numerous opportunities for employment are offered through one of three Community Supports Programs for People with Disabilities. Positions, as available, are announced.
- Community Choices
Community Choices provides innovative and inclusive day supports for adults with severe disabilities. Master's degree students are typically employed as full-time instructors in the program's varied community-based sites. Full-time salary plus tuition benefits.
Dr. Christine Cole, Executive Director.
For more information contact Donna Lacey, Program Director, at: (610) 758-3229, dll205@lehigh.edu.
- Lehigh Support for Community Living
This program provides innovative community living supports in home and community settings for adults with developmental disabilities. Community inclusion and person-centered planning are emphasized. Master's degree students are typically employed as part-time support staff (stipend plus full tuition) or as full-time program supervisors (salary plus tuition benefits).
Dr. Linda Bambara, Executive Director.
For more information contact Dr. Freya Koger, Program Director, (610) 758-4888, fk03@lehigh.edu), or Amy McCrae (610) 758-3247, alm2@lehigh.edu.
- Transition and Assessment Services
In partnership with local school districts, program provides individualized transition services for students with developmental disabilities age 18-22 and supported employment services for young adults. All services are provided in inclusive work and community, including college, settings. Master’s degree students are typically employed full-time at various work and community based sites.
Drs. Linda Bambara and Christine Cole, Executive Directors.
For more information contact: Dr. Freya Koger, Program Director, at (610) 758-4888, fk03@lehigh.edu.
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