College of Education

Want to change the world?

We offer many programs that lead to careers that impact the world for the better. Check out the ways the College of Education can prepare you to change the world.

Make an Impact

Do you want to teach?

If you are considering becoming a teacher, the University of Kentucky College of Education is the place for you! Our graduates are consistently sought by employers, who tell us students in our programs are highly prepared to be leaders in the classroom, from early childhood through high school – and beyond!

Find Out More

Our Academic Departments

Curriculum & Instruction

Kinesiology & Health Promotion

STEM Education

Early Childhood, Special Education & Counselor Education

Educational Policy Studies & Evaluation

Educational Leadership Studies

Educational, School, & Counseling Psychology

Academic & Student Services

UK College of Education Grad Programs Ranked 58th in Nation

Amanda Nelson Apr 9, 2024

Once again, the University of Kentucky College of Education is ranked among the best in the nation. The college is 58th on the 2024 list of top schools to pursue a graduate degree in education, announced today by U.S. News and World Report.

Tickets on sale for Big Blue Birthday Bash

Apr 3, 2024

Join the UK College of Education for a fun evening supporting student scholarships at the: Big Blue Birthday Bash 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, April 20Mane on Main Get Tickets: www.ukalumni.net/Education100

Decorative graphic to advertise the Future of Sport Institute

Register to attend Future of Sport Summit April 15

Amanda Nelson Apr 3, 2024

A large group of high school students standing in the school lobby. The students are holding up t shirts from the UK College of Education.

Provost IMPACT Award addresses teacher shortage

Apr 2, 2024

The Institutional Multidisciplinary Paradigm to Accelerate Collaboration and Transformation (IMPACT) Awards were launched in 2023 to champion the necessary and groundbreaking work done by University of Kentucky faculty and other campus community members. The inaugural IMPACT Awards total more than $600,000 — with a particular emphasis on proposals that are transdisciplinary, innovative and aligned with some aspect of The UK-PURPOSE, the UK Strategic Plan.

View all news

Contact Us

University of Kentucky College of Education

103 Dickey Hall

Lexington, KY 40506-0017

(859) 257-6076

Student Recruitment

Jenna DeMastes

jenna.demastes@uky.edu

(859) 218-2698

Undergraduate Academic Advising

Nate Hibbitts

hibbitts5@uky.edu

(859) 257-3429

Media Inquiries

Amanda Nelson

agwhit0@uky.edu

Beth Goins

beth.goins@uky.edu

Administration

Mary Henderson

mary.henderson@uky.edu