Lexington,
KY,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Educational Psychology in Lexington United States | University of Kentucky
University of Kentucky
|
Lexington United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
33,548
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
60 months
The Educational Psychology program trains scholars with robust theoretical, conceptual, and practical foundations in education and psychology, equipping them with advanced expertise in measurement, statistics, assessment, and research methods. With a commitment to social justice, the program examines how personal, social, and systemic factors shape cognition, emotions, and actions across diverse settings. Students specialize in one of four key areas: multicultural education, quantitative methods, motivation studies, or human development.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
CV
Educational background, work experiences, professional certifications, professional memberships, publications, and references
Personal Statement that includes:
previous teaching and/or life experiences that have influenced your decision to pursue a degree in educational psychology
experience with diverse populations and/or different cultures
research interests (i.e., specific problems or general areas in which you hope to work)
specific career goals
rationale for why the educational psychology program at the University of Kentucky is a good fit for your goals
Writing Sample
Article manuscript or class paper, sole authored, demonstrating APA style command (Title page, headers, references, etc.)
GRE
Letters of recommendation (2 required, 3 encouraged) For the Graduate School, the minimum acceptable TOEFL score is 550 (paper-based) 213 (computer-based), or 79 (internet-based). The minimum IELTS score is 6.5
An overall grade point average of 2.75 on undergraduate work and 3.00 on all graduate work is required by the Graduate School.
Educational background, work experiences, professional certifications, professional memberships, publications, and references
Personal Statement that includes:
previous teaching and/or life experiences that have influenced your decision to pursue a degree in educational psychology
experience with diverse populations and/or different cultures
research interests (i.e., specific problems or general areas in which you hope to work)
specific career goals
rationale for why the educational psychology program at the University of Kentucky is a good fit for your goals
Writing Sample
Article manuscript or class paper, sole authored, demonstrating APA style command (Title page, headers, references, etc.)
GRE
Letters of recommendation (2 required, 3 encouraged) For the Graduate School, the minimum acceptable TOEFL score is 550 (paper-based) 213 (computer-based), or 79 (internet-based). The minimum IELTS score is 6.5
An overall grade point average of 2.75 on undergraduate work and 3.00 on all graduate work is required by the Graduate School.
Tuition
USD
33,548