Lexington,
KY,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Special Education in Lexington United States | University of Kentucky
University of Kentucky
|
Lexington United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
33,548
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
Discover the Special Education (EDS) Program at the University of Kentucky, where we train future educators to support students with learning challenges, behavioral needs, and significant disabilities across all grade levels. Our alumni pursue rewarding careers in diverse educational environments, including public and private institutions, specialized intervention programs, and government agencies. We cultivate professionals who engage in thoughtful reflection, apply research-based methods, champion evidence-based teaching strategies, and emerge as leaders in their field. The UK Advanced Preparation Teacher Leader Program in Special Education develops expert practitioners capable of making meaningful contributions to students, peers, communities, and the broader educational landscape. This 30-credit Master's degree program serves aspiring educators throughout Central Kentucky and beyond.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Applicants must have a minimum of a 2.75 undergraduate grade point average.
Applicants must secure three (3) letters of recommendations with one related to academic performance (e.g., from professor, advisor) and two related to the applicants work with children and youth (e.g., from practicum supervisor, research supervisor).
Applicants must submit a writing sample (e.g., paper from previous coursework, teaching philosophy, autobiographical sketch).
Applicants must participate in an interview with program faculty.
Upon acceptance, applicants must satisfactorily pass a criminal background check. 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
Applicants must secure three (3) letters of recommendations with one related to academic performance (e.g., from professor, advisor) and two related to the applicants work with children and youth (e.g., from practicum supervisor, research supervisor).
Applicants must submit a writing sample (e.g., paper from previous coursework, teaching philosophy, autobiographical sketch).
Applicants must participate in an interview with program faculty.
Upon acceptance, applicants must satisfactorily pass a criminal background check. 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
Tuition
USD
33,548