PhD Special Education at University of Kentucky

Entry requirements

Programme-specific requirements: A minimum undergraduate cumulative grade point average of 2.75. Combined scores on the verbal and quantitative portions of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) of 300 (current scale) or 1000 (prior scale). A fifth-year certification OR a master’s degree in special education, interdisciplinary early childhood education, or counselor education with a minimum grade point average of 3.5. A minimum of three (3) years of successful experience in special education or related field. At least four (4) positive recommendations attesting to the candidate’s ability as a professional with potential for success in doctoral study. A statement of the applicant’s objectives for completing a doctoral program. A personal statement or brief autobiographical statement of the applicant. A sample of the applicant’s academic or professional writing. If an applicant meets these criteria and appears to have the background, academic record, experience, and professional objectives that are consistent with Departmental expectations, the person is invited to campus to interview with faculty and to meet current doctoral students. If the candidate is unable to visit the campus, arrangements can be made for telephone or web-conference interviews with members of the Department’s Graduate Admissions and Standards Committee (GASC). However, it is highly recommended that applicants visit campus. The GASC then makes a decision about admission. If all criteria are met, a recommendation is forwarded to the Graduat Graduate School requirements apply (not programme-specific): see the Graduate School admission requirements.