About the course

Specialist Degree (Ed.S.) programs are individually planned for an in-depth study in an area of special education. In addition to coursework, the program requires a research project with a written product for completion. On occasion, students seeking a doctorate degree elect to first earn a specialist degree in order to gain research experiences prior to conducting a dissertation. Other individuals use the specialist degree program to meet Rank I teacher certification requirements. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Lexington
Fall (August), 2024	Lexington
Spring (January), 2025	Lexington
Fall (August), 2025	Lexington
Spring (January), 2026	Lexington

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Kentucky

The following material is from the UK Graduate School Bulletin description of Specialist in Education. Program applicants must meet the following prerequisites: Completion of a master?s degree, A 3.4 GPA or higher on all graduate work, Meet the requirements for a teaching certificate or have credentials appropriate to the field of specialization, and Have completed at least 30 semester hours in courses in education (graduate and undergraduate). You will be asked to upload copies of transcripts from all higher education institutions attended , International applicants whose native language is not English must submit either a TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score. The University of Kentucky requires a minimum TOEFL score of 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based) or 79 (internet-based). For IELTS, a minimum mean band score of 6.5 is required.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Kentucky. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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