Lexington,
KY,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Interdisciplinary Education Sciences 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
36 months
The Interdisciplinary Ph.D. in Education Sciences (EDSC major code) caters to aspiring educational researchers. This demanding doctoral program offers flexibility, allowing enrollment any semester without requiring full-time, year-round commitment. Program graduates gain expertise to address the increasing national demand for methodologically skilled education researchers. The curriculum equips students for careers at research universities, corporate education labs, and agency research divisions. Participants complete foundational research methodology courses before specializing through focused course tracks. Hands-on research projects form an integral part of the program experience. The EDSC Ph.D. develops professionals capable of meeting the nation's need for methodologically proficient education researchers, preparing them for positions across academic institutions, private research organizations, and government education agencies.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Qualified applicants will have earned baccalaureate and master's degrees from fully accredited institutions. Applicants must meet admission requirements set by the University of Kentucky Graduate School. Resume or Vita - Include your educational background, work experiences, professional certifications, professional memberships, publications, and references. Statement of Purpose - Previous teaching and/or life experiences that have influenced your decision to pursue a degree in Educational Science , Research interests (i.e., specific problems or general areas in which you hope to work), Specific career goals, and Rationale for why the Educational Science program at the University of Kentucky is a good fit for your goals. Writing Sample (PhD applicants only) - Sole authored article, manuscript, class paper, or Master's Thesis demonstrating APA style command (title page, headers, references). The Graduate School of the University of Kentucky requires an overall grade point of 3.0 on all prior graduate work and a 2.75 from undergraduate work. 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, Submitted scores must be no more than two years old.
Tuition
USD
33,548