MS Special Education at University of Kentucky

Programme overview

The MS in Special Education prepares educators to support students with disabilities, covering learning disabilities, behavior disorders and moderate and severe disabilities in P-12 classrooms. 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

Learning disabilities, behavior disorders, and moderate and severe disabilities in P-12 settings.

Career pathways

Special education teacher, educational consultant or behavior analyst, in public and private schools, intervention programmes and state government.

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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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