Obtaining A Degree In Special Education

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In life we all have goals that we need to accomplish. One of my goals is to obtain a Ph.D. in educations, specializing in Special Education because I enjoy what I do and like to make a difference where is needed. Obtaining a PhD will provide me with the satisfying feeling and the confident that I truly know what I am doing when it comes to teaching. This opportunity will allow me to transfer my skills and use them to the advantages while obtaining new ones. The reason why I chose to specialize in the Special Education field is because this field needs teacher and people who are willing to make a difference. This will help me and provide a self-development by helping different students, parents, and anyone that needs my help. Furthermore, I

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