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Why Choose the UK College of Education?

An Environment to Prepare for Success

Here you will find an environment that values you as an individual. Your professors will challenge you academically and professionally to work at your highest level. The connections you make in your graduate program at UK will position you for success in your chosen field.

Faculty Expertise

The graduate faculty members at the UK College of Education are a carefully selected group of world class educators and researchers who compete at the top of their fields in research and publication. They work diligently with our graduate students to ensure that our students graduate ready to embark on or continue successful careers.

Gain Career Experience

If you intend to gain field experience in your chosen career, the College of Education is the right place for you. We maintain strong partnerships in the community that allow our graduate students to gain valuable experience and to forge industry connections that are crucial in achieving post-graduate success.

Relevant Work, in Real-Time

Our partnerships with schools and communities provide an environment where students see their work occurring not just within the walls of academic buildings, but also in local, state, and global communities. Our faculty members provide students with opportunities to make a difference and conduct innovative and meaningful research.

Opportunities to Present and Publish

Many of our graduate students gain impressive publication and presentation records during their studies. If your goal is to graduate with a professional portfolio, our faculty advisors will help connect you with resources to do so.

Master's Degrees

Master of Arts (M.A.)

Counselor Education – Fully Online

Literacy Education – Hybrid Online

Orientation & Mobility – Hybrid Online

Secondary Education with Initial Certification (MIC) – includes initial teaching certification options in:

Teaching Secondary STEM Education – Hybrid Online – includes initial teacher certification options in:

  • Math
  • Science

 

Master of Science (M.S.)

Applied Behavior Analysis

Counseling Psychology

Educational Psychology

Educational Research Methods and Policy StudiesFully Online and Face-to-Face

Higher Education

Kinesiology and Health Promotion with specialization options in:

Learning Design and Technology – Fully Online

Special Education with specialization options in:

STEM Education with options in:

  • Research in STEM Education
  • Rank II Certification

Teacher Preparation Program in Visual Impairments – Hybrid Online

 

Master of Education (M.Ed.)

Education Specialist

Doctorate

Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership Fully Online

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Education Sciences with options in:

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Educational & Counseling Psychology - Counseling Psychology

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Educational & Counseling Psychology - Educational Psychology

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Educational, School, & Counseling Psychology - School Psychology

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Exercise Science with specialization options in:

  • Biomechanics
  • Exercise Physiology

Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Instruction and Administration with specialization options in:

Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Kinesiology and Health Promotion with specialization options in:

  • Health Promotion
  • Physical Education

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Rehabilitation Counseling, Education, Research and Policy with option in:

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Special Education with emphasis in:

  • Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education
  • Special Education

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Special Education

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Studies in Higher Education

Ready to Apply?

Let us help you through the process!

  • To be admitted into a graduate program, you need to apply to the Graduate School.
  • Before applying to the Graduate School, applicants seeking admission to a graduate program in the College of Education should visit the individual program page or consult the Director of Graduate Studies in the program to which you are applying. Each program’s page will give you details on additional requirements, directions, and deadlines.
  • After reviewing the details and requirements of the individual program, start the Graduate School Application. Visit the Graduate School Application Process page for full instructions on how to apply.

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