College of Education

Want to change the world?

We offer many programs that lead to careers that impact the world for the better. Check out the ways the College of Education can prepare you to change the world.

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Do you want to teach?

If you are considering becoming a teacher, the University of Kentucky College of Education is the place for you! Our graduates are consistently sought by employers, who tell us students in our programs are highly prepared to be leaders in the classroom, from early childhood through high school – and beyond!

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Our Academic Departments

Curriculum & Instruction

Kinesiology & Health Promotion

STEM Education

Early Childhood, Special Education & Counselor Education

Educational Policy Studies & Evaluation

Educational Leadership Studies

Educational, School, & Counseling Psychology

Academic & Student Services

Elementary students wearing backpacks and walking into a school building

Helping K-12 students transition back to school

Meg Mills Aug 11, 2023

Whether your child is stepping into kindergarten or gearing up for high school’s final year, back-to-school time brings a flurry of preparations and anticipation. For K-12 students, this annual transition marks not only a shift in daily routines but also an opportunity for growth, learning and new experiences. We asked University of Kentucky College of Education faculty for advice to set your student up for success. Faculty experts include:

Podcast: Getting to the Superbowl – Opportunities in Sport

Beth Goins Jul 26, 2023

When it comes to careers in the sport industry, athletes are often the focus. However, outside the playing field, a large and complex operation can exist. How do people become part of the infrastructure of sports, while also ensuring opportunities for others along the way?

Child using STEM shapes at a desk in a classroom

STEM, early childhood programs expand with new route to teacher certification

Beth Goins Jul 3, 2023

LEXINGTON, Ky. (May 30, 2023) — Beginning this summer, the University of Kentucky College of Education is expanding options for those who want to change careers to teach in the fields of science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM) and early childhood.

106 Wildcats Named to SEC Spring Academic Honor Roll

22 College of Education student-athletes on 2023 Spring SEC Academic Honor Roll

Beth Goins Jul 3, 2023

Nearly one-quarter of the 106 University of Kentucky student-athletes named to the 2023 Spring Southeastern Conference Academic Honor Roll are College of Education students. The 2023 Spring SEC Academic Honor Roll includes the sports of baseball, softball, golf, tennis and track & field. It is based on grades from the 2022 Summer, 2022 Fall, and 2023 Spring terms.

Summer 2023 Courses in the College of Education

Apr 11, 2023

The College of Education plans to offer an array of Summer 2023 courses. A sampling of those courses is listed below. Students will find UK Core, required, and elective courses delivered online or in person. For more about Summer 2023, including the summer calendar and information about financial assistance, visit summer.uky.edu.

College of Education Honors Alumni

Sep 29, 2017

Three University of Kentucky College of Education alumni were honored during the college’s annual scholarship banquet September 26. See a gallery of the event on Flickr at this link: https://www.flickr.com/photos/98996951@N04/albums/72157686842933550

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University of Kentucky College of Education
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Lexington, KY 40506-0017
(859) 257-6076

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