PhD Early Childhood, Special Education, and Rehabilitation Counseling at University of Kentucky

Programme overview

The PhD is for students who want to advance their expertise in supporting children with diverse needs and leading educational and counseling initiatives. It has a formal option in Counselor Education, Research, and Policy, is campus-based (not online) and is CACREP-accredited until October 31, 2030.

Faculty: College of Education | Department: Early Childhood, Special Education, and Rehabilitation Counseling | Study mode: full-time | Location: Lexington, KY, United States

What you will study

Advanced doctoral seminars in rehabilitation counseling research, psychosocial aspects of chronic illness and disability, rehabilitation counseling theory, professional issues, and rehabilitation administration and policy.

Career pathways

University professor, educational leader or clinical supervisor.

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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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