Department of Teaching and Learning Graduate Programs and Certificates
Graduate Programs
The doctorate (Ed.D.) in Curriculum & Instruction prepares you to conduct research, teach, and/or assume leadership roles in the field of curriculum & instruction.
The Curriculum and Instruction strand of the Interdisciplinary Ph.D. in Education Sciences is designed with full-time or part-time options for people seeking careers in higher education or other educational fields, with an emphasis on educational research.
The Education Sciences Interdisciplinary Ph.D. with an emphasis in STEM Education is an intensive program designed to prepare future researchers, teacher educators, and researcher-practitioners to meet the national call for more individuals with heightened scholarly expertise in STEM Education.
The Literacy Specialist Endorsement P-12 with Master of Arts in Education program offers a variety of graduate-level courses, field experiences in local schools, and research opportunities with faculty. The combination of these classroom and experiential activities result in graduates who are prepared for the literacy challenges they may face in educational and community contexts.
The Master of Arts in Secondary Education with Initial Certification (MIC) at the University of Kentucky is an intensive one calendar-year program of 31 credit hours which leads to both a master’s degree and initial teacher certification in Kentucky. The MIC may be pursued in one of two subject areas: English and Social Studies Education.
This program would be appropriate for those who want to teach mathematics, science or engineering at the high-school level. You must have a degree in a STEM field .
There is a critical need nationwide for teachers with expertise in the STEM fields. If you have a passion for STEM, you could inspire the next generation of mathematicians, scientists, engineers, programmers, and more.
Designed in collaboration with P-12 school partners, our transdisciplinary Master of Science in STEM Education program provides individualized coursework, professional development opportunities, and job-embedded experiences.
Graduate Certificates
In response to increasing student demand, a large number of postsecondary institutions and agencies in public health, government and private business are developing distance learning programs. However, distance education requires a unique set of skills for course program development, management, support, and delivery.
To prepare current and future faculty and administrators, the University of Kentucky offers a graduate certificate in distance education.
Schools are looking for teachers who are qualified to teach in culturally and linguistically diverse classrooms. This certificate will help prepare practicing educators to better address the learning needs of students in classrooms with increasing cultural and linguistic diversity.
Cost of Attendance
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Tuition and Fees
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