Graduate Certificate in Developmental Disabilities at University of Kentucky

Programme overview

The Graduate Certificate in Developmental Disabilities prepares professionals from many disciplines to provide services and supports for people with developmental disabilities and their families. It is housed in the Human Development Institute and an online option is available.

Faculty: College of Education | Intake: Fall, Spring, Summer | Study mode: full-time; online option available | Location: Lexington, KY, United States

What you will study

Interdisciplinary coursework with the opportunity for a research project and a practicum working with individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.

Career pathways

Special education teacher, behavioral therapist, service coordinator in schools, healthcare and community organisations.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate School requirements apply (not programme-specific): see the Graduate School admission requirements.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate applicants apply online through The Graduate School application system; deadlines and supplemental materials are set by each programme page. Minimum undergraduate GPA 2.75, minimum graduate GPA 3.0, and 2.5 for graduate certificate applicants (programmes may require more).

Apply through the official page: https://academics.uky.edu/apply

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