Lexington,
KY,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Masters of Science in STEM 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
The Department of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Education strives to advance cutting-edge research, instruction, and community initiatives that enhance P20 STEM learning across Kentucky, the United States, and globally. Our faculty dedicate themselves to elevating scientific, mathematical, and technological competencies from early childhood through advanced academic studies. With diverse specializations in STEM pedagogy, our scholars create influential curricula adopted at local and national levels. Their investigations explore STEM learning challenges, conceptual mastery, curriculum deployment, and educator growth. Furthermore, faculty have pioneered unique STEM courses designed to cultivate analytical reasoning, creative problem-solving, and inventive approaches in STEM fields. The department provides adaptable graduate programs in STEM Education, allowing specialization in particular disciplines like mathematics or science education, or pursuing comprehensive STEM studies.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Official transcripts
official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended must be submitted to the Graduate School (send to The Graduate School, Attn: Admissions Office, 201 Gillis Building, Lexington, KY 40506-0033) unofficial transcripts can be submitted to initiate application process, but all admissions are contingent upon receipt of official transcripts
GPA requirement:
2.75 undergraduate, 3.0 Graduate work
CV
The CV should include contact information including mailing address and home phone number, education with dates, majors, details of degrees and training and certification, professional certifications/licensures, employment history (including work history, academic positions held and research work), publications (books, papers, conference proceedings and conference papers), awards, professional memberships, and interests.
Personal Statement about your career goals and interests
Writing Sample
The writing sample may be a paper written for a course in an undergraduate or graduate course, publication, conference paper, grant proposal, or a similar writing sample.
GRE
Preferably from within the past 10 years if you are a KY teacher applying for rank change, GRE must be within the last 5 years.
TOEFL or IELTS (for international students whose native language is not English)
Three letters of recommendation (the online system will email your references to submit their letters)
Interview with STEM Education faculty specializing in your area of interest (interview will be scheduled upon completion of application materials)
Onsite writing sample prior to interview
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
official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended must be submitted to the Graduate School (send to The Graduate School, Attn: Admissions Office, 201 Gillis Building, Lexington, KY 40506-0033) unofficial transcripts can be submitted to initiate application process, but all admissions are contingent upon receipt of official transcripts
GPA requirement:
2.75 undergraduate, 3.0 Graduate work
CV
The CV should include contact information including mailing address and home phone number, education with dates, majors, details of degrees and training and certification, professional certifications/licensures, employment history (including work history, academic positions held and research work), publications (books, papers, conference proceedings and conference papers), awards, professional memberships, and interests.
Personal Statement about your career goals and interests
Writing Sample
The writing sample may be a paper written for a course in an undergraduate or graduate course, publication, conference paper, grant proposal, or a similar writing sample.
GRE
Preferably from within the past 10 years if you are a KY teacher applying for rank change, GRE must be within the last 5 years.
TOEFL or IELTS (for international students whose native language is not English)
Three letters of recommendation (the online system will email your references to submit their letters)
Interview with STEM Education faculty specializing in your area of interest (interview will be scheduled upon completion of application materials)
Onsite writing sample prior to interview
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