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| Accounting - MS | Master's | Gatton College of Business & Economics | No Online Option | https://www.uky.edu/academics/masters/gatton-college-business-economics/accounting-ms | College of Public Heath, mph | https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/WTYoung.jpg | Accounting continues to be recognized as one of the world's leading professions. Numerous companies conduct on-campus interviews because our graduates are known for their excellent work ethic, knowledge base, and willingness to contribute. Von Allmen School of Accountancy students are a primary source of talent for all of the international, national, regional, and local CPA firms and corporations. A PhD in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting is also available form the University of Kentucky's Gatton college of Business and Economics. |
Master of Science in Accounting
The Master of Science in Accounting (MSACC) degree at the University of Kentucky offers students a program of advanced study in accounting. The program provides preparation for professional positions in public accounting, industry, and other organizations. When coupled with a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and satisfactory completion of prerequisites of undergraduate courses in accounting, the MSACC allows students to prepare for the CPA exam while they complete their graduate courses which are offered in lock step with the CPA exam. Specifically, the program’s objectives are to:
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| Aerospace Engineering - Graduate | Master's, Doctoral | Pigman College of Engineering | No Online Option | https://www.uky.edu/academics/masters-doctoral/pigman-college-engineering/aerospace-engineering-graduate | aerospace engineer, Aerospace, aerospace engineer, Aerospace | 2022/05/02 | https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/UAV%20-6481_0.jpg |
Our graduate program at the Lexington campus offers both M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Aerospace Engineering. Students can work with award-winning faculty on a wide range of research topics including autonomous systems, robotics and controls, experimental fluid mechanics, hypersonics, computational fluid modeling, aeroacoustics, combustion, and aerospace manufacturing and materials, among others.
Several major centers and research consortia are affiliated with the department to provide the facilities needed for our student research projects.
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| Agricultural Economics - Graduate | Master's, Doctoral | Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food & Environment | No Online Option | https://www.uky.edu/academics/masters-doctoral/martin-gatton-college-agriculture-food-environment/agricultural-economics-graduate | agriculture economics, undefined | https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/16145919580_c9ec489cd2_o.jpg | Students holding degrees in agricultural economics are employed by academic institutions, local, state, and federal agencies that deal with agriculture, natural resources and economic development; private firms in the agricultural and business sectors; and agencies and governments of foreign countries. These agricultural economists conduct research, develop extension services, teach classes, and serve as managers and administrators in various types of firms and agencies. | Agriculture | ||||||||||
| Animal and Food Sciences - Graduate | Master's, Doctoral | Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food & Environment | No Online Option | https://www.uky.edu/academics/masters-doctoral/college-agriculture-food-environment/animal-and-food-sciences-graduate | Animal Food Scientist, Food scientist, farmer, Agriculture Chemicals Livestock Supplies Equipment: Farm and Feedlot, animal, food, Science, Animal and Food Science, Animal Food Science | https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/ASC-grad-banner-01.jpg | Our program prepares animal and food science professionals for advanced positions in many private and public organizations. Graduates of our program work for pharmaceutical companies, veterinary consultants, universities, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and many top food and agricultural companies. |
Our Research Areas
Choosing from the many specializations of our professors, students will find a variety of hands-on experiences to suit their interests. Faculty and researchers in the Animal and Food Science Department manage laboratories focused on:
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| Anthropology - Graduate | Master's, Doctoral | College of Arts & Sciences | No Online Option | https://www.uky.edu/academics/masters-doctoral/college-arts-sciences/anthropology-graduate | anthropologist, Museum Director, archaeologist, anthropology, Anthro | https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/09132011_1115.jpg | Since its inception in the 1960s, the graduate program has been nationally recognized as a leader in applied anthropology. We define applied anthropology as research with practical application and impact, but anchored in a rigorous foundation in anthropological theory and method, whether from socio-cultural, bio-cultural, medical, or archaeological perspectives. With grounding in core anthropological theory and method, we train our students to be skilled researchers who can traverse both academic and non-academic settings, bringing to their research a sound intellectual base, and skills for application and practice. | Walkway in front of White Hall Classroom Building | ||||||||||
| Applied Behavior Analysis - Graduate | Master's | College of Education | No Online Option | https://www.uky.edu/academics/masters/college-education/applied-behavior-analysis-graduate | Applied Behavior Analyst, Applied Behavior Analysis, Applied, behavior, analysis | https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/ARIALCloseup2005_300dpi.jpg | The Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis (MS in ABA) is an on-campus only degree program that will train graduate students to provide behavioral consultation, support, and training to teachers, staff, parents, and individuals with challenging behaviors and/or intensive training needs. The MS in ABA will provide opportunities for graduate students to work within schools*, homes, and/or other facilities that house individuals with challenging behaviors. In addition, graduate students will be exposed to individuals from diverse ethnic, socioeconomic, cultural, and disability backgrounds. | Arial View W.T. Young Library | ||||||||||
| Architecture - Graduate | Master's | College of Design | No Online Option | https://www.uky.edu/academics/masters/college-design/architecture-graduate | architect, Building Construction, architecture, design, construction | https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/pence2_0.JPG | The Master of Architecture is a first-professional graduate degree, accredited by the National Architecture Accrediting Board (NAAB). This two-year degree comprises the second part of a sequential “4+2” curriculum, in which a student obtains a four-year (non-professional) Bachelor of Arts in Architecture and concludes with the two-year, first-professional Masters of Architecture degree. Students who receive this degree are eligible to seek professional registration as an architect. The Graduate School of Architecture offers an accredited Master of Architecture, a two-year and three-year+ professional degree program, which qualifies graduates to pursue licensure in architecture. Applicants with National Architecture Accrediting Board (NAAB) accredited Bachelor of Science or Arts in Architecture may apply for advanced standing, in order to complete the graduate program within two years. | All applicants to the School of Architecture Graduate Program must have a bachelor degree from an accredited four-year college or university prior to starting the Master of Architecture Program. The Master of Architecture is a three-year professional degree program, which qualifies graduates to pursue licensure in architecture. Applicants with NAAB accredited Bachelor of Science or Arts in Architecture may apply for advanced standing, in order to complete the graduate program within two years. It is recommended that applicants have fulfilled a minimum of 45 credit hours of general studies in the arts, humanities and/or science at their undergraduate institution. Prior to enrollment in the program, candidates without an architectural background must have completed either a 3-credit university level course in general physics or two 3-credit courses in calculus, as well as a course in architectural graphic presentation (e.g. an architectural, environmental design, landscape, or visual arts studio). Applicants will be placed into the first or second year of the three-year program based on an evaluation of all application materials. To apply for advanced standing in the Master of Architecture program, candidates must demonstrate an ability to pursue advanced work in architectural design and provide a transcript of professional undergraduate or graduate coursework in an accredited professional degree program in architecture (accredited by National Architectural Accrediting Board in the US or by Canberra Accord for international students). The University of Kentucky School of Architecture provides financial and merit based scholarships to qualified students, whenever possible. If you wish to be considered for a scholarship, please submit your application by January 15. | Architectural Model | |||||||||
| Art Education - Graduate | Master's | College of Fine Arts | No Online Option | https://www.uky.edu/academics/masters/college-fine-arts/art-education-graduate | Art Teacher, professor, Art Education, Art Direction, art education, art, education, arts | https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/ArtEdMA-James2.jpg | Art Education provides students with a strong foundation in art studio and art history, along with theory and practice of art education. The Master of Arts (M.A.) in Art Education provides in-service training, professional development, and consultation services to the schools of Fayette County and the Commonwealth of Kentucky. | Photo of a student teacher working in a middle school art classroom with children. | ||||||||||
| Art History and Visual Studies- Graduate | Master's | College of Fine Arts | No Online Option | https://www.uky.edu/academics/masters/college-fine-arts/art-history-and-visual-studies-graduate | Art Teacher, College Professor, artist, Art Historian, curator, designer, branding, visual strategist, art, history, art history, visual studies, art history and visual studies | https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/DanaRogersPhoto_UKCFA_Promo1491.JPG | The Master of Arts in Art History and Visual Studies prepares students with the course work, language skills, and research experience needed for further graduate study or work in arts organizations and educational settings. The curriculum is structured to provide both breadth and depth of inquiry through a variety of approaches to art history and, more broadly, visual studies. We recommend that courses be broadly selected to take full advantage of the multiple approaches, expertise, and insights of the faculty. | Image of students discussing a large piece of art hung in the Art and Visual Studies Building main lobby., Image of two students inspecting an archival piece while wearing protective gloves. | ||||||||||
| Art History and Visual Studies- Graduate | Master's | College of Fine Arts | No Online Option | https://www.uky.edu/academics/masters/college-fine-arts/art-history-and-visual-studies-graduate | Art Teacher, College Professor, artist, Art Historian, curator, designer, branding, visual strategist, art, history, art history, visual studies, art history and visual studies | https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/DanaRogersPhotography2013-3420.jpg | The Master of Arts in Art History and Visual Studies prepares students with the course work, language skills, and research experience needed for further graduate study or work in arts organizations and educational settings. The curriculum is structured to provide both breadth and depth of inquiry through a variety of approaches to art history and, more broadly, visual studies. We recommend that courses be broadly selected to take full advantage of the multiple approaches, expertise, and insights of the faculty. | Image of students discussing a large piece of art hung in the Art and Visual Studies Building main lobby., Image of two students inspecting an archival piece while wearing protective gloves. | ||||||||||
| Art Studio - Graduate | Master's | College of Fine Arts | No Online Option | https://www.uky.edu/academics/masters/college-fine-arts/art-studio-graduate | Studio Artist, Gallery Owner, painter, artist, art, studio, art studio | https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/IMG_0539.JPG | The Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) degree in Art Studio is the terminal academic degree for studio artists and the required faculty credential for most institutions of higher learning. In addition to being fully qualified to teach at the college-level, M.F.A. graduates will possess the skills to pursue careers in commercial venues or as full-time practicing fine artists. Students enrolled in the M.F.A. program are encouraged to explore inter-disciplinary and cross-disciplinary mediums or concentrate upon a single media dependent upon the direction of their research. | Image of fiber works being displayed in the Bolivar Art Gallery. | ||||||||||
| Athletic Training | Master's | College of Health Sciences | No Online Option | https://www.uky.edu/academics/masters/college-health-sciences/athletic-training | Sports, Rehabilitation, Training, Athletic Training, Athletic Trainer, Health Sciences, athletic training, athletic, athletics, training, kinesiology, sports medicine | https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/at-compressed-2020_1.jpg | The mission of the professional Master of Science in Athletic Training at the University of Kentucky is to effectively prepare entry-level athletic trainers for employment and/or pursuit of advanced education by providing diverse educational, scholarly, clinical, and service opportunities. | A career in athletic training (AT) is fast-paced, interdisciplinary, and incredibly rewarding. A degree in athletic training will help you become a highly qualified, multi-skilled health care professional who collaborates with physicians to provide preventative services, emergency care, clinical diagnosis, therapeutic intervention, and rehabilitation of injuries and medical conditions. As a graduate of our AT program, you will be prepared to practice in a variety of settings including universities, high schools, sports medicine clinics, professional sports and more. Our rigorous curriculum provides every student with a solid foundation to continue their education through residencies, academic doctorates, and other post-professional opportunities. | Athletic Trainer helping patient | |||||||||
| Biology - Graduate | Master's, Doctoral | College of Arts & Sciences | No Online Option | https://www.uky.edu/academics/masters-doctoral/college-arts-sciences/biology-graduate | Biology Teacher, microbiologist, biological engineer, Biology, bio | https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/Biology.jpg | Students in the Biology Graduate Program are trained to become practicing professionals in a wide array of possible career paths, including academic positions, industry, government, or are prepared to take on additional schooling. The program achieves this through a combination of formal course work, research experience, and activities that foster the communication of scientific ideas. The specfic training depends on the degree program and we offer three; the Ph.D., the research or thesis Masters', and the non-thesis or coursework Master's. All students must complete a set of requirements outlined by the Graduate School at the University of Kentucky and the Biology Graduate Program. | |||||||||||
| Biomedical Engineering - Graduate | Master's, Doctoral | Pigman College of Engineering | No Online Option | https://www.uky.edu/academics/masters-doctoral/pigman-college-engineering/biomedical-engineering-graduate | m@s%ter, m@s%ter | https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/BME%20Lab-5754.jpg |
Biomedical engineering is a discipline that advances knowledge in engineering, biology and medicine, and improves human health through cross-disciplinary activities that integrate the engineering sciences with the biomedical sciences and clinical practice. It includes:
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Why Pursue Graduate Studies at UK? Biomedical engineering has existed at the University of Kentucky for almost 60 years. We started offering degrees in Biomedical Engineering nearly 30 years ago. Here is some of the things we offer our Biomedical Engineering graduate students: -The Department of Biomedical Engineering is located within short walking distance of a major academic medical center with all six health sciences colleges and the full spectrum of academic colleges on a single campus. Few engineering schools have access to such colleges all so close by. -Aided by its proximity, faculty within the department routinely collaborate with other departments in the Colleges of Engineering, Medicine, Dentistry, Health Sciences, Arts & Sciences and Pharmacy, as well as units such as the Markey Cancer Center, Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Spectroscopy Center, Saha Cardiovascular Research Center and Institute for Sustainable Manufacturing. -Our alumni are highly respected in their fields, whether in academia, government agencies or industry. -In 2014, the Department of Biomedical Engineering moved into renovated facilities with new labs, personalized study carrels, and access to a lounge reserved for graduate students. -In April 2016, the department received a $7 million gift from Joe and Joani Halcomb to rename the department the F. Joseph Halcomb III, M.D. Department of Biomedical Engineering. The naming gift will add one endowed chair and two endowed faculty fellowships as well as fully-funded graduate fellowships to attract top graduate students and support their research. | https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/Dr%20Zhang%20BME.jpg | Dr. Guigen Zhang | Professor | UK has the whole package—Colleges of Engineering, Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Health Sciences, Public Health, Nursing, Design, Fine Arts, Communication, Business, Arts and Sciences, Law, Education, Social Work, Diplomacy and International Commerce and Agriculture on a single campus. As a result, we provide a transdisciplinary environment that is crucial if we are going to advance science and technology and promote economic growth in a timely and socially relevant way. | Guigen Zhang, Ph.D. - Professor | |||||
| Biostatistics - Graduate | Master's | College of Public Health | No Online Option | https://www.uky.edu/academics/masters/college-public-health/biostatistics-graduate | college of medicine, biostatistics, biostatistics, masters | 2022/01/27 | https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/ARIALCloseup2005_300dpi_4_0.jpg | The University of Kentucky's new Master of Science in Biostatistics (MSBST) program trains students in methodological skills that are foundational in biostatistics. The MSBST meets the needs of candidates who seek careers in healthcare, government health agencies, biomedical research, and pharmaceutical industries - which all require advanced knowledge in analyzing health science data. Students will benefit from experiential learning opportunities and formal training in applying descriptive and inferential statistics specific to biomedical research, clinical and translational studies, and public health research aimed at improving population health. | Traditional biostatistics programs train students to analyze biomedical data, with a heavy focus on data arising from clinical trials. Traditional epidemiology programs focus on the study of observational data and secondary data. Our symbiotic relationship between the departments of Biostatistics and Epidemiology provides the opportunity to train students to work as "team-scientists" to fill an emerging workforce gap in the intersection of these two fields. The MSBST teaches candidates traditional biostatistics methodology, prepares them to work alongside epidemiologists and other subject-matter experts, and provides the unique skills to work with epidemiological data such as healthcare data, case reports, and more. Furthermore, our educational opportunities will train students to work in the emerging field of health data science. The MSBST meets the needs of candidates who seek careers in healthcare, government health agencies, biomedical research, and pharmaceutical industry --- which all require advanced knowledge in analyzing health science data. Career outcomes of the MSBST program include biostatistician, data analyst, data/research scientist, and principal investigator. | |||||||||
| Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering - Graduate | Master's, Doctoral | Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food & Environment | No Online Option | https://www.uky.edu/academics/masters-doctoral/martin-gatton-college-agriculture-food-environment/biosystems-and-agricultural | masters, biosystems, masters, biosystems | https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/Bio%20Systems%20for%20AET-509.jpg | Biosystems engineers are trained in biological, environmental, and engineering sciences and challenged to improve the sustainability of production systems, decrease or eliminate environmental hazards, and preserve natural resources. Biosystems engineers devise practical, efficient solutions for producing, storing, transporting, processing, and packaging biological and agricultural products. They solve problems related to systems, processes, and machines that interact with humans, plants, animals, microorganisms, and biological materials. They also develop solutions for responsible, alternative uses of biological products, byproducts and wastes and of our natural resources - soil, water, air, and energy. | |||||||||||
| Business Administration - MBA | Master's | Gatton College of Business & Economics | No Online Option | https://www.uky.edu/academics/masters/gatton-college-business-economics/business-administration-mba | Business, Business Administration, MBA, accounting, business, finance, human resources, management, marketing, supply chain management | https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/MBA%20copy.jpg |
The Gatton College MBA puts you on a path to success regardless of which program fits your needs. Young professionals seeking to accelerate their careers will find our Full-Time MBA program ideal by incorporating real-world consulting projects with leading regional companies into the curriculum. Our Part-Time/Online MBA and Part-Time MBA for Leaders in Healthcare programs accommodates the demands of working professionals wishing to enhance their careers by offering synchronous in person and/or online instruction.
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Master of Business AdministrationAn MBA from the University of Kentucky offers more than just a business education. Our program offers extensive networking opportunities through a loyal university alumni base of more than 300,000 in all 50 states and many countries around the world. The alumni connection here at the University of Kentucky is proven and we will help our students build relationships with this established community of friends and business partners. Our modern business education complex, opened in 2016, places the Gatton College of Business and Economics building at the top of the best business facilities in the country. Outfitted with high-tech classrooms and laboratories, the building transforms and modernizes the way students learn and conduct research. MBA students have the ability to conduct cutting-edge research and network with leading business executives and academic scholars, along with exclusive collaboration with regional, national and international companies. Our Part Time MBA and Part-Time MBA for Leaders in Healthcare programs are also available online in a unique, real time format accessible from anywhere you are. Find out more at gatton.uky.edu/prc/part-time-mba |
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| Chemical Engineering - Graduate | Master's, Doctoral | Pigman College of Engineering | No Online Option | https://www.uky.edu/academics/masters-doctoral/pigman-college-engineering/chemical-engineering-graduate | Chemical Engineering, chemical engineering | https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/Chem%20%26%20Mat%20Labs%20pt%202-0116.jpg |
The Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering offers programs leading to the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Chemical Engineering, with research specialization in the following areas:
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| Chemistry - Graduate | Master's | College of Arts & Sciences | No Online Option | https://www.uky.edu/academics/masters/college-arts-sciences/chemistry-graduate | Chemist, Chemistry Teacher, Clinical Chemistry, chemistry | https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/Angela%20Gutierrez.jpg | The Department of Chemistry offers the Master of Science and the Doctor of Philosophy degrees. Plan A or B may be used to satisfy the requirements for the M.S. degree. Areas of specialization in chemistry are analytical, biological, inorganic, organic, physical, and radionuclear. All candidates for the Ph.D. degree are required to serve as a teaching assistant for one semester. | Chemistry student in lab | ||||||||||
| Civil Engineering - Graduate | Master's, Doctoral | Pigman College of Engineering | No Online Option | https://www.uky.edu/academics/masters-doctoral/pigman-college-engineering/civil-engineering-graduate | civil engineering, civil engineering | https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/Grehan%20Renovation%20-%205.31.19-0253.jpg | Often considered the oldest practitioners within engineering, the intellectual ancestors of civil engineers have been around since the first cities were built by humans 10,000 years ago. Fast forward to the 18th century, when the development of the modern civil engineering profession led directly to many conveniences we enjoy every day. Civil engineering is part of our daily lives. From the water in your faucets every morning, to the roads and bridges that you use for transportation, to the energy distribution systems that power your home, civil engineers help make modern life possible. Civil engineering is a people-serving profession. Thanks to the development of technologies like clean water treatment plants, civil engineers have helped improve the quality of life around the world. From tunnels under the Earth’s surface to skyscrapers standing far above it, civil engineers plan, design, construct, operate, maintain, and rehabilitate the infrastructure of the world. | Why Pursue Graduate Studies at UK? Students enrolled in the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Kentucky enjoy the benefits of studying at the Commonwealth’s flagship research institution, with an energetic and experienced faculty committed to each individual student’s educational and professional success. Civil engineering students at UK experience an environment where faculty are readily accessible and where students have the chance to grow through hands-on research, cooperative education, and service opportunities. The department is internationally known for water resources research and computer software developed by faculty members. The department has close partnership with the Kentucky Transportation Center, enabling students to study alongside practicing engineers. The CEPM program is supported through a number of dedicated endowments and extramural funding and is renowned for its research excellence. | ||||||||||
| Classics - Graduate | Master's | College of Arts & Sciences | No Online Option | https://www.uky.edu/academics/masters/college-arts-sciences/classics-graduate | Classics, professor, author, Literature, classics, Classic, Modern, language | https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/outside.jpg | The Classics program offers an M.A. in Classics and an M.A. in Teaching Latin, through the Department’s Master of Arts in Teaching World Languages Program (MATWL). We are also home to the UK Institute for Latin Studies which offers a unique graduate level certificate program featuring the use of active speaking to gain a superior command of Latin and a broad sweep through the entire tradition of Latin from antiquity to the present day. | The M.A. program in Classics in the Department of Modern and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Cultures offers a degree with courses in Greek and Latin languages, literatures and cultures, as well as allied offerings in ancient and medieval history, ancient and medieval philosophy, archaeology, Greek and Roman art, Early Christian studies, and Renaissance studies. The mission of the M.A. Program is to train classicists who would become Latin teachers, or who, having obtained a solid knowledge of the classical languages (active knowledge of Latin is offered through the program), would pursue a Ph.D. degree in Classics, History, Philosophy, Divinity, or other related fields. | Students gathering at the Memoria Hall Amphitheater | |||||||||
| Communication - Graduate | Master's, Doctoral | College of Communication and Information | No Online Option | https://www.uky.edu/academics/masters-doctoral/college-communication-and-information/communication-graduate | Graduate Programs in Communication, Graduate Programs in Communication | https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/2017%20group%20%282%29.jpg | Ranked as one of the best Ph.D. programs in the nation and one of the top-ranked programs at UK, the Graduate Program in Communication offers the only doctoral communication program in the Commonwealth. The National Research Council’s 2010 report ranks the University of Kentucky’s College of Communications and Information Studies PhD program as high as seventh among the 83 Communication doctoral programs in the nation. The NRC report is in addition to the 2004 report from the National Communication Association, which ranked the Health Communication graduate program sixth in the nation. The Program operates at the college level and benefits from the involvement of each of the college’s units. Masters and doctoral degrees are offered in Media Studies, Interpersonal Communication, and Health Communication. Considerable development has also occurred in two emerging areas, Risk Sciences and Instructional Communication. At any given time, a combination of fifty master’s and doctoral students are active in the communication graduate program. Both teaching and research assistantships are available to students. Typically, all students accepted into the program are fully funded. | https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/170822CommunicationsGraduates151%20REV.jpg | Renee Kaufmann, Ph.D. | 859-218-0290 | Thank you for your interest in pursuing a graduate degree in communication at the University of Kentucky. I am thrilled to represent such a prestigious program! We are extremely proud of our faculty and students as their hard work and ingenuity have made our program one of the premier places to study in the nation. You will find we promote the pursuit of individual scholarly interests through collaboration with faculty members and colleagues across related disciplines. I welcome you to apply to the University of Kentucky and wish you the best with your graduate education. For More Information Contact : GradComm@uky.edu | College of Communication Graduate Students | Communication Graduate Students | |||||
| Communication Sciences and Disorders - MS | Master's | College of Health Sciences | No Online Option | https://www.uky.edu/academics/masters/college-health-sciences/communication-sciences-and-disorders-ms | communication, Health Sciences | https://csdcas.liaisoncas.com/applicant-ux/#/login | https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/csd-compressed-2020_0.jpg |
Our mission is to serve the citizens of Kentucky and beyond by preparing undergraduate students with the knowledge and skills needed to become pre-professionals in speech-language pathology and audiology. We strive to:
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The Master’s Degree Program in Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Kentucky is designed so that students will be able to practice professionally as entry level speech-language pathologists upon completion of the program. Graduating students will be eligible to apply for the Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association if all certification requirements are fulfilled satisfactorily. Students may also be eligible for Licensure in speech-language pathology in Kentucky and elsewhere in Speech Language Pathology. | |||||||||
| Community and Leadership Development - Graduate | Master's | Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food & Environment | No Online Option | https://www.uky.edu/academics/masters/martin-gatton-college-agriculture-food-environment/community-and-leadership-development | Community Leadership Development, Leadership Development, Community, leadership development, community development | https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/place.png | The Master's of Science in Community and Leadership Development (CLD) at the University of Kentucky is a unique multidisciplinary program that prepares you for continuing on for a Ph.D. in several different disciplines (e.g., Agricultural Education, Agricultural Leadership and Development, Communications, Rural Sociology), or a broad range of careers. Our curriculum integrates a solid foundation in social science theory and research methods. Students are challenged to understand and then apply both theory and methods in diverse contexts as both independent and collaborative scholar/professionals. Our graduate students are expected to be engaged professionals participating in scholarly organizations, social change initiatives, community development associations, or community media campaigns. They should demonstrate the depth and breadth of their knowledge and skills through applied service or research projects. Finally, students are expected to contribute their expertise as academic, organizational and community leaders. | |||||||||||
| Computer Engineering - Graduate | Master's, Doctoral | Pigman College of Engineering | No Online Option | https://www.uky.edu/academics/masters-doctoral/pigman-college-engineering/computer-engineering-graduate | Computer Engineer, Software and hardware specialist, computer engineering, engineering, computer | 2020/05/11 | https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/ComputerEngineering.jpg | The field of computer engineering integrates expertise from both electrical engineering and computer science, emphasizing an understanding of computer architecture, hardware/software interface, and the integration of computers into products and systems at a larger scale. Students develop technical skills in traditional areas of electrical engineering, such as analog and digital circuit design and communications systems, as well as in areas of computer science, particularly as software development and operating systems. As might be expected in such a broad field, there are a great many specialty areas as well, which change regularly to match the needs of the job market. | Computer Engineers Can Do It All After completing the Masters program in Computer Engineering, students will be proficient at designing and implementing software for a wide array of projects, particularly those involving specialized hardware. Nationally, MS degrees in Computer Engineering have grown more than 40% in the past 15 years. MS graduates will find attractive positions in industry, because they will have skills spanning two worlds: software development and integration of hardware with software. The job market for these skills is large and growing. Graduates of the Doctoral program in Computer Engineering will be proficient at researching the design of novel software, particularly involving specialized hardware. They will find attractive academic positions; nationally, computer engineering-related programs had some of the largest percentage increases among all engineering fields. | https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/HankDietz.jpg | Plan: to change the way people think about and use cameras by taking advantage of cameras as computing systems; engineering and creatively using camera systems to provide new abilities and improved quality. | |||||||
| Computer Science - Graduate | Master's, Doctoral | Pigman College of Engineering | No Online Option | https://www.uky.edu/academics/masters-doctoral/pigman-college-engineering/computer-science-graduate | Computer Science, software, software engineering, computer science, software, software engineering | https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/IMG_6178_0.jpg | The Department of Computer Science offers programs of study leading to the Master of Science in Computer Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees. Admission to these programs is highly competitive and based upon academic record, and letters of recommendation. It is strongly suggested that applicants present evidence of mathematical maturity as well as competence in computer science. Full details of the requirements for degree programs are available from the department upon request. |
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| Counseling Psychology - Graduate | Master's, Doctoral | College of Education | No Online Option | https://www.uky.edu/academics/masters-doctoral/college-education/counseling-psychology-graduate | psychologist, Counselor, Therapist, counseling, psychology, counseling psychology, therapy, therapist, psychologist, Counselor, mental health | 2019/11/20 | https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/UK%20gateway_1.jpg | The Counseling Psychology Program helps students develop expertise in the traditional domains of psychology, in counseling interventions as a helping professional, in the scientific skills that will enable them to create new knowledge and to evaluate their own or others’ psychological work, and in the ethical and professional attitudes that promote excellence and leadership in the field of psychology. The Counseling Psychology program offers two degree options: Master’s of Science (MS) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.). The Ph.D. program in Counseling Psychology has been accredited by the American Psychological Association since November 3, 1983. | World-class counseling psychology training preparing future mental health professionals The Counseling Psychology Program is committed to training students to assume emerging diverse roles and responsibilities that will advance a social justice agenda. Our goal is to educate professionals who maintain a continuing pursuit of scholarly activities, who promote psychology as a discipline, and who are concerned with facilitating psychosocial development and mental health and well-being in diverse populations and at multiple levels of the ecological system (e.g., individual, family, community, and society). A majority of our Ph.D. program graduates gain employment in mental health agencies (e.g., medical centers, community agencies, group practices), university counseling centers, or federal facilities (e.g., VA’s, prisons). Some graduates engage in private practice. Other graduates pursue research or teaching positions in institutions of higher education. The MS program provides students with the comprehensive, foundational training specifically designed to prepare students to apply for Counseling Psychology Ph.D. programs. The program is also a great fit for those students who want to further explore the field of Counseling Psychology before making the decision about whether or not to commit to the 5+ years of training that is required to get a Ph.D. in our field. | |||||||||
| Counselor Education - Graduate | Master's, Doctoral | College of Education | No Online Option | https://www.uky.edu/academics/masters-doctoral/college-education/counselor-education-graduate | Rehabilitation Services, Counselor, Counseling, Education, Rehabilitation Counseling, Rehabilitation, counseling, Counselor, counselors, education | https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/Students_Trees_Optimized_7.jpg | The University of Kentucky Counselor Education Program (CED) prepares students to be qualified and ethical counselors practicing in the specialty areas of Rehabilitation and Clinical Mental Health Counseling. The CED curriculum facilitates evidence-based skill development for new counselors. Students will be introduced to techniques and theories for developing a counseling practice that is socially just, culturally competent, and client centered. Graduates will receive a Master's of Arts in Counseling with a concentration in either Rehabilitation Counseling or Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Both concentration areas align with the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) Standards. | |||||||||||
| Creative Writing - Graduate | Master's | College of Arts & Sciences | No Online Option | https://www.uky.edu/academics/masters/college-arts-sciences/creative-writing-graduate | author, writer, playwright, Creative Writing, creative, writing | https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/09092011_0812.jpg | Situated in historic Lexington and surrounded by the awesomeness of thoroughbred horse farms and bourbon distilleries, the University enjoys a rich literary heritage dating back to 1947, when Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist A.B. Guthrie first offered courses in fiction. Graduates of the English Department include Gurney Norman, Frank X Walker, Bobbie Ann Mason, Rebecca Gayle Howell, Wendell Berry, Kayla Rae Whitaker, Maurice Manning, Bianca Spriggs, Patrick O’Keefe, Holly Goddard Jones, and James Baker Hall. The MFA Program in Creative Writing builds upon that rich history by offering students access to a diverse faculty in fiction, poetry, and creative non-fiction. | Student walking between rows of books in library | ||||||||||
| Curatorial Studies | Master's | College of Fine Arts | Hybrid Option | https://www.uky.edu/academics/masters/college-fine-arts/curatorial-studies | curation art visual art curator, curator curation art | https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/top_savs_curatorial.jpg | What is creative curation? The M.F.A. in Curatorial Studies prepares students for careers in that expanded field. As the first three-year hybrid M.F.A. in Curatorial Studies in the United States, this practice-based terminal degree uniquely equips graduates for positions in a wide variety of arts and cultural organizations, as well as teaching positions at the college level. Contemporary curatorial practice has expanded to embrace creative modes of selecting, presenting, and framing a vast array of cultural products, including artworks. Through internships, online courses, and residential seminars, students gain direct experience in exhibition development and design, art event planning, catalogue design and writing, fundraising, grant writing, conducting studio visits, promotion and marketing, community-based programming, and similar activities related to careers in visual arts organizations. With courses in art history, art studio, art education, and arts administration, among others, the M.F.A. offers a dynamic interdisciplinary degree that prepares students to be highly competitive in a diverse job market. |
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| Curatorial Studies | Master's | College of Fine Arts | Hybrid Option | https://www.uky.edu/academics/masters/college-fine-arts/curatorial-studies | curation art visual art curator, curator curation art | https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/DanaRogersPhoto_UKCFA_Promo1541.JPG | What is creative curation? The M.F.A. in Curatorial Studies prepares students for careers in that expanded field. As the first three-year hybrid M.F.A. in Curatorial Studies in the United States, this practice-based terminal degree uniquely equips graduates for positions in a wide variety of arts and cultural organizations, as well as teaching positions at the college level. Contemporary curatorial practice has expanded to embrace creative modes of selecting, presenting, and framing a vast array of cultural products, including artworks. Through internships, online courses, and residential seminars, students gain direct experience in exhibition development and design, art event planning, catalogue design and writing, fundraising, grant writing, conducting studio visits, promotion and marketing, community-based programming, and similar activities related to careers in visual arts organizations. With courses in art history, art studio, art education, and arts administration, among others, the M.F.A. offers a dynamic interdisciplinary degree that prepares students to be highly competitive in a diverse job market. |
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| Data Science - Graduate | Master's | Pigman College of Engineering | No Online Option | https://www.uky.edu/academics/masters/pigman-college-engineering/data-science-graduate | data science, data science | 2019/07/05 | https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/UKStudentCenter_BannerPhoto_25.jpg | The Masters of Data Science program at University of Kentucky is administered jointly by three complementary programs: Computer Science, Biostatistics and Institute of Biomedical Informatics. It offers unique training opportunities and prepares students with critical data science skills in both technical and application domains - skills that make them highly sought after by academic, research, industrial and government organizations. | According to Glassdoor, Data Scientist continues to be the top career in the nation in 2019, bolstering great pay and job security. As a massive amount of data rapidly accumulates, the demand for data scientists will remain on the rise in many industries ranging from IT to health care to business. The curriculum aims to prepare the future data science professional with a critical skillset in data science, incuding database management, statistical and machine learning techniques and big data analytics. The capstone project required by the program will expose students to the analysis of real life datasets in a selected application domain and will help students gain experiences in collaboration with domain experts and other data scientists. | |||||||||
| Dentistry - Graduate | Master's | College of Dentistry | No Online Option | https://www.uky.edu/academics/masters/dentistry-graduate | dentist, Hygienist, dentistry, dentist | https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/ARIALCloseup2005_300dpi_2.jpg | The College of Dentistry offers Master of Science degree programs in Orofacial Pain, Orthodontics, and Periodontics. The goal of the Masters degree program is to educate scholars who are clinically sophisticated and well grounded in research and the biological basis of clinical practice. The program is designed to provide graduates with clinical proficiency in a specialty area, research experience, and exposure to the fundamentals of teaching in dentistry. | Arial View W.T. Young Library | ||||||||||
| Diplomacy and International Commerce - Graduate | Master's, Doctoral | The Graduate School | No Online Option | https://www.uky.edu/academics/doctoral/thegraduateschool/diplomacy-international-commerce-graduate | diplomacy, public policy, finance, diplomacy and international commerce, diplomacy, international, international commerce | https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/WTYoung.jpg | For more than sixty years the Patterson School of Diplomacy and International Commerce has provided an exceptional master's degree program that prepares future leaders for rewarding careers in international affairs. The Patterson School's hallmarks have been its deliberate, intimate size, its selectivity, and our focus on both diplomacy and international commerce. Patterson graduates pursue exciting careers with governments, international organizations, NGOs, think tanks, and in the private sector. | W.T. Young Library | ||||||||||
| Economics - MS & PhD | Master's | Gatton College of Business & Economics | No Online Option | https://www.uky.edu/academics/masters/gatton-college-business-economics/economics-ms-phd | Economics, Economics | https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/Gatton_Hero-Optimized.jpg | The Department of Economics is committed to providing students with a strong grounding in economic theory and applied econometrics in order to develop and estimate models of economic behavior of individuals, firms, and governments. NOTE: The Economics Department does not accept PhD/MS applications nor admit students for the Spring Term. Our PhD and MS Programs begin with the Fall Term. | Gatton Atrium | ||||||||||
| Educational Leadership- Graduate | Master's | College of Education | No Online Option | https://www.uky.edu/academics/masters/college-education/educational-leadership-graduate | Education, education | https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/Students_Trees_Optimized_0.jpg | The Department of Educational Leadership Studies offers programs leading to the Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree, the Specialist in Education (Ed.S.) degree, and the Doctor of Education (Ed.D., Ph.D.) degree in Educational Leadership. These programs are designed to prepare candidates for leadership positions in P-12 schools and other educational agencies or for the professorship in educational administration. | Students walking path between trees | ||||||||||
| Educational Psychology - Graduate | Master's, Doctoral | College of Education | No Online Option | https://www.uky.edu/academics/masters-doctoral/college-education/educational-psychology-graduate | psychologist, educational, psychology, educational psychology | 2019/11/20 | https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/Academic%20Services_5.png | The Educational Psychology program focuses on preparing scholars who have strong theoretical, conceptual, and practical ties to education and psychology and who possess exceptional skills in the areas of measurement, statistics, assessment, and research methodology. The program’s focus on social justice includes the scientific consideration of the multiple intrapersonal, interpersonal, and structural factors that influence individuals’ cognition, affect, and behavior in diverse contexts. Graduate students in the program focus on at least one of four areas of specialization: multicultural education, quantitative methods, motivation, and human development. The Educational Psychology program offers two degree options: Master’s of Science (MS) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). The Educational Psychology doctoral and master's programs are open for applications. The deadline for the PhD in Educational Psychology is December 1, 2024. The deadline for MS in Educational Psychology is February 1, 2025. | Diverse career opportunities for educational psychologists The Educational Psychology program prepares students for professional positions in academic institutions and professors or researchers and in a variety of public and private agencies in positions as policy makers, education advisers, and research consultants. Career options are based on the focus of the student’s coursework and the level of degree earned. At the Master’s level, an individual might attain expertise in areas that would be readily marketable in a school system. The individual might work in curriculum development, training programs, setting up testing programs, research, and other areas. Additional job opportunities might be found in training departments of various industries or in divisions of state and federal agencies. At the doctoral level, an individual’s expertise and marketability may be much broader. For example, graduates might opt to teach and/or do research and development in colleges and universities, become administrators in higher education, work in medical education or research, develop and manage training departments in industry, work in various areas of publishing, conduct product design and research and/or program development, consult for or head state and federal agencies, conduct measurement and evaluation in school districts, or establish a private consulting firm. | |||||||||
| Educational Research Methods & Policy Studies - Graduate | Master's | College of Education | No Online Option | https://www.uky.edu/academics/masters/college-education/educational-research-methods-policy-studies-graduate | history, philosophy, Education, policy, educational policy studies, education, education policy, policy | 2023/11/11 | https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/UKStudentCenter_BannerPhoto_28.jpg | Apply research skills and data analysis to real-world problems in education and other settings. | The M.S. in Educational Research Methods and Policy Studies is designed for students who are interested in jointly developing their training in research methods and educational policy studies. In the program, students will examine current educational policy issues through social, historical, philosophical, cultural, and political lenses. Concurrently, the program is designed to provide students with a core suite of research and policy analysis tools, including courses in quantitative, qualitative, evaluation, and survey research methods. Students completing the degree program will be well prepared for a variety of professional and academic placements, including K-12 or postsecondary institutions, testing organizations, state and federal agencies, or further doctoral study. This program is offered in-person or fully online. Students will receive a foundation in key, introductory elements of research and policy studies through the Core Courses along with additional specialization into various areas of concentration, including quantitative methods, evaluation, or research design, policy studies. The masters degree combines 22 hours of core courses (12 of which overlap with the Graduate Certificate in Research Methods in Education and are applicable towards the masters degree) and six hours in one area of concentration (quantitative methods, evaluation/assessment, research design, or policy studies), and nine hours of supporting electives for a total of 37 hours. | |||||||||
| Electrical Engineering - Graduate | Master's, Doctoral | Pigman College of Engineering | No Online Option | https://www.uky.edu/academics/masters-doctoral/pigman-college-engineering/electrical-engineering-graduate | electrical engineers, electrical engineers | https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/Dr.%20Lau%27s%20Research%20Lab-9222.jpg | The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering offers advanced studies leading to either a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering or a Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical Engineering. The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering has active research programs in the following areas: power electronics, power systems, electromechanics, computer engineering, control systems, electromagnetics, electro-optics, micro and nano-electronics, signal processing, communication systems, and controls. Departmental laboratories are well-equipped for students’ research. In addition, the Power and Energy Institute of Kentucky provides additional research opportunities. | |||||||||||
| English - Graduate | Master's | College of Arts & Sciences | No Online Option | https://www.uky.edu/academics/masters/college-arts-sciences/english-graduate | author, teacher, professor, Literary Analyst, Poet, English | https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/09092011_0812_0.jpg | The Graduate Program in English at the University of Kentucky is widely regarded as among the best in the country. The 2010 National Research Council (NRC) survey of 122 PhD programs in English Language and Literature highlights the University of Kentucky’s exemplary record in faculty research and graduate student training, research, and job placement. We scored particularly well in two key measures: faculty publications and graduate student placement. Since 2000, we have placed 94% of our doctoral students in academic jobs. | The Department of English has an excellent placement record with students obtaining positions at the University of Arkansas, Kansas State University, University of North Dakota, Gonzaga University, Cardinal Stritch University, Chicago State University, Marshall University, and Western Kentucky University. While the NRC survey generated did not provide ordinal rankings, an independent website phds.org used the survey data to calculate the rankings. According to its method, our doctoral program is ranked #15 out of 122 PhD granting English departments in the United States. Phds.org ranked our department #8 among public institutions. | Student walking between rows of books in library | |||||||||
| Entomology - Graduate | Master's | Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food & Environment | No Online Option | https://www.uky.edu/academics/masters/college-agriculture-food-environment/entomology-graduate | Agricultural Consultant, Biotechnology, Conservation Biologist, County extension agent, ecologist, Environmental Scientist, Extension Educator, Forensic Entomologist, forest entomologist, Medical Entomologist, Military Entomologist, Pest Control Specialist, professor, Public Health Entomologist, teacher, Veterinary Entomologist, Non-profit organization, museum curator, entomological identifier, Agricultural pest management, behavior, biodiversity, biological control, cellular biology, conservation, crop protection, disease, ecology, education, Entomology, environment, Extension, evolution, forestry, Genetics, Genomics, insects, invasive species, Molecular Biology, museum curation, natural history, neuroscience, Pest Management, physiology, pollinator, proteomics, public health, sustainable agriculture, STEM, systematics, taxonomy, toxicology, urban pest management, vector, zoology | https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/AdobeStock_279894436.jpeg | Entomology is the study of insects and how they interact with their environment, other species and humans. Professional entomologists contribute to the betterment of humankind by helping to understand and mitigate the spread of insect-borne diseases such as malaria and zika virus, by helping to find ways to protect food and fiber crops, livestock, forests, structures, and other systems from ravages of insect pests, and by helping to protect and sustain populations of beneficial insects that are critical to agriculture, food security, and societal well-being. Insects also serve as important models for basic studies in biological diversity, ecology, evolutionary biology, genetics, physiology, medicine, and other fields of science. Entomologists are employed at Universities and museums, non-profit organizations, as Extension educators, and in federal government agencies (EPA, USDA, APHIS); state departments of agriculture and public health, state agricultural research stations, agrichemical companies, agricultural consulting firms; timber and seed production companies, international development agencies, criminology and forensics, and the military. | The University of Kentucky’s Department of Entomology, celebrating its 125th continuous year of education, research and service, is one of the oldest and most productive intact units of its kind in the nation. The Department has a rich legacy of vibrant scholarship and innovative education and outreach, coupled with strong commitment to graduate education. It is designated a nationally Top 10 Entomology Program by the Chronicle of Higher Education Faculty Scholar Activity Index, and boasts four faculty members who have served as President or been elected as Fellows of the Entomological Society of America. The UK Entomology graduate program consistently ranks among the top graduate programs at the University of Kentucky, as measured by total number of graduate student presentations and publications. Our mission is to improve the quality of human life and protect our environment through a better understanding of insects and related arthropods. Within the department, we strive for a creative synergy between fundamental and applied entomological research, developing long-term solutions to entomological problems, while providing answers that address immediate short-term problems. We have a strong integration of research, extension, and graduate education. The department’s response to critical entomological problems; e.g., the world-wide outbreak of bed bugs, pollinator decline, emerald ash borer, and Zika virus demonstrate how we respond to critical needs within the Commonwealth of Kentucky, the nation, and the world. We conduct fundamental and applied research on insects; deliver information through education and outreach activities; educate graduate and undergraduate students; develop and provide resources to professionals involved in managing insect populations that affect plant, animal and human health; implement integrative and effective systems for pest/vector management; and enhance science education and public appreciation of human-insect interactions. We strive for continuous improvement in our programs and success of our students. Recent graduates are employed as university or college faculty, as research scientists with federal and state agencies (e.g., USDA, US Forest Service) or Industry, as extension educators, as entomologists in the military, public health agencies, or pest control firms, and as agricultural consultants, pest control specialists, and small business owners. The personal and professional development of our faculty and staff; diversity among our students, faculty and staff; and being a collaborative part of the CAFE and the UK are among our core values. | ||||||||||
| Family Sciences - Graduate | Master's, Doctoral | Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food & Environment | No Online Option | https://www.uky.edu/academics/masters-doctoral/martin-gatton-college-agriculture-food-environment/family-sciences-graduate | Family Life Educator, Couple and Family Therapist, Extension Specialist, Family Policy Analyst, Family Resource Coordinator, Youth Development Worker, Clinical Case Manager, Program Evaluator, Family Support Worker., Adolescent Development, Aging, Couple & Family Therapy, Family finance & Economics, Family Systems, Family Processes, Families in Society, Internal Dynamics of Families, Human Growth & Development, Human Sexuality, Interpersonal Relationships, Family and Consumer Economics, Family Resource Management, Family and Personal Finance and Counseling, Parent Education & Guidance, Family Life Education Methodology | https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/51548665987_33e16af0e3_o.jpg | The Department of Family Sciences at the University of Kentucky offers graduate study toward a M.S. or Ph.D. degree. It also offers two Graduate Certificates for Master’s students, one in Play Therapy and one in Family Financial Therapy. |
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| Finance - MS | Master's | Gatton College of Business & Economics | No Online Option | https://www.uky.edu/academics/masters/gatton-college-business-economics/finance-ms | finance, finance | https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/Gatton_Hero-Optimized_0.jpg | The University of Kentucky's Master of Science in Finance (MSF) degree prepares students for a professional career in the finance and banking industries. The program is CFA Institute affiliated and prepares students for CFA exams. The MSF is also a STEM program, hence international students are eligible for 3 years of OPT after graduation. The program is designed to provide rigorous and focused training in finance, broaden opportunities in your career, and sharpen skills for the fast-changing and competitive world of modern finance. Job candidates with MSF degrees are highly desired in finance-specialized industries, particularly investment banking and asset management companies such as mutual funds, hedge funds, and pension funds. They are also sought after by corporate treasury departments. The job opportunities in these industries are substantial, intellectually stimulating, and high-paying. A PhD in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance & Quantitative Methods is also available from the University of Kentucky's Gatton college of Business and Economics. | Gatton Atrium | ||||||||||
| Forensic Toxicology & Analytical Genetics - Graduate | Master's | College of Medicine | No Online Option | https://www.uky.edu/academics/masters/college-medicine/forensic-toxicology-analytical-genetics-graduate | forensic, toxicology, Genetics, forensic, toxicology, Genetics | 2019/03/04 | https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/CBWalkway_BannerPhoto_3.jpg | The Master of Forensic Toxicology and Analytical Genetics degree prepares professionals with an advanced training in focused areas of forensic science while developing workplace skills highly valued by employers in related fields. The program has two areas of concentration: one concentration is focused on Forensic Toxicology/Chemistry and the second on Forensic/Analytical Genetics. Through a common core curriculum, students in both concentrations will have foundational information and a skill set in advanced forensic science, writing, communication, professionalism, ethics, legal perspectives and workplace- specific laboratory skills. Through a rigorous targeted finishing curriculum in either concentration, including rigorous internship experiences and an individualized program of cognate elective courses the graduates will be competitive for workforce deployment in the areas of private industry drug testing, private DNA analysis, forensic governmental divisions, and hospital clinical labs. In addition, this program provides individuals with advanced skills and training that prepare them for rapid career advancement and leadership positions. The program is housed in the Department of Toxicology and Cancer Biology which has a longstanding history in graduate education. A link to the department’s programs in education is provided here | ||||||||||
| Forest & Natural Resource Sciences - Graduate | Master's, Doctoral | Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food & Environment | No Online Option | https://www.uky.edu/academics/masters-doctoral/martin-gatton-college-agriculture-food-environment/forest-natural-resource-sciences | biologist, Conservation Biologist, conservationist, consulting forester, ecologist, environmental consultant, Environmental Scientist, Extension Agent, forest ecologist, forest economist, forest entomologist, forest health specialist, forest hydrologist, forest landscape ecologist, forest manager, forest scientist, forester, geneticist, land manager, landscape ecologist, modeler, natural resource economist, natural resource policy analyst, naturalist, natural resource scientist, park manager, Park Ranger, plant physiologist, ranger, Researcher, scientist, silviculturalist, Soil Scientist, spatial ecologist, stream ecologist, urban ecologist, urban forester, wildlife biologist, wildlife ecologist, wildlife manager, afforestation, Agriculture, best management practices, biodiversity, Bioenergy, Biology, carbon sequestration, climate change, conservation biology, ecological restoration, ecology, endangered species, environmental science, forest ecology, forest economics, forest entomology, forest health, forest hydrology, forest landscape ecology, forest management, forest operations, forester, forestry, Genetics, geography, Geology, GIS, hardwood silviculture, hardwoods, invasive species, landscape ecology, logging, mine reclamation, modeling, natural resource economics, natural resource policy, natural resources, outdoors, plant physiology, remote sensing, resources, restoration, riparian ecology, silviculture, soils, spatial ecology, stream ecology, threatened species, urban ecology, urban forestry, watershed management, watersheds, wildfire, wildland fire, wildlife, wildlife biology, wildlife ecology, wildlife management, woodlands, woods, wood utilization | https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/AdobeStock_177766159.jpeg | The M.S. and Ph.D. in Forest and Natural Resource Sciences programs encompass a wide variety of social and natural science disciplines while addressing issues that range from molecular to landscape and societal levels. This broad scope creates a stimulating atmosphere for graduate education and research, leading to innovative approaches in the sustainable management of forest and other natural resources. | Graduate study can be conducted in a variety of disciplines and interdisciplinary topic areas including plant physiology, genetics, forest management, forest soils, economics, invasive species, , wood utilization, wildlife biology and management, conservation biology, forest ecology, silviculture, hydrology, natural resource policy, landscape and spatial ecology, restoration ecology (including mine reclamation), and watershed management. | https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/rachel.png | Rachel L. | Working as a forester on the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison National Forests has been an amazing experience. I have been actively mitigating spruce beetle damage in subalpine stands for sustainable timber products, fuel reduction, and regenerating a healthy new age class. The skills and education that I received in the undergraduate and graduate forestry programs at the University of Kentucky have granted me the opportunity to refine and expand my love for our nation’s forests. | Student doing on-site research | ||||||
| French - Graduate | Master's | College of Arts & Sciences | No Online Option | https://www.uky.edu/academics/masters/college-arts-sciences/french-graduate | French Teacher, French Studies, french, Francophile, studies | https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/IMG_4261.jpg | French and Francophone literature and culture have influenced in crucial ways the formation of European, American, African and Caribbean thought and society. The Master of Arts in French situates its students at the intersection of these cultures through exploration of their diverse literary, linguistic, social and philosophical traditions. Our larger mission is to prepare students to live and work in a global environment in which expert knowledge of other languages and cultures have become indispensable tools for success. | Students gathering at the Memoria Hall Amphitheater | ||||||||||
| Geography - Graduate | Master's | College of Arts & Sciences | No Online Option | https://www.uky.edu/academics/masters/college-arts-sciences/geography-graduate | Coastal Geographer, Geographer, professor, geography | https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/09132011_1115_0.jpg | We are pleased that you are interested in graduate studies in Geography at the University of Kentucky. The University of Kentucky has a distinguished history of research and educational achievement as the state's premier university. Set within the context of a traditional land grant research institution, the Department of Geography is very proud of its successes in graduate education over the years. The Department of Geography has been identified as one of the top twenty academic programs at the University of Kentucky and, as part of a state effort to identify and enhance top research and graduate programs, has been designated a Research Challenge Trust Fund (RCTF) program. | Walkway in front of White Hall Classroom Building | ||||||||||
| Geological Sciences - Graduate | Master's, Doctoral | College of Arts & Sciences | No Online Option | https://www.uky.edu/academics/masters-doctoral/geological-sciences-graduate | Economic Geologist, Geochemist, geologist, professor, Geology, Geological Studies, Geology Studies, Geological Sciences, Geological | https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/09132011_1115_1.jpg | The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences offers graduate studies leading to the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Geology. Students with degrees in geology, any other natural science, or engineering are invited to apply. | Walkway in front of White Hall Classroom Building | ||||||||||
| German - Graduate | Master's | College of Arts & Sciences | No Online Option | https://www.uky.edu/academics/masters/college-arts-sciences/german-graduate | German, teacher, professor, german, Germany | https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/IMG_4261_0.jpg | The general goal of graduate work in German is to provide students with a critical understanding of German culture, its language and literature and its relationship to western civilization as a whole. Specific courses are designed to acquaint students with the aims and methods of research in the fields of language pedagogy, literary and cultural history, literary theory, and historical linguistics. Students working as teaching assistants under faculty supervision have ample opportunity to develop effective teaching skills in a controlled setting. | Students gathering at the Memoria Hall Amphitheater | ||||||||||
| Higher Education - Graduate | Master's, Doctoral | College of Education | No Online Option | https://www.uky.edu/academics/masters-doctoral/college-education/higher-education-graduate | academics, college, university, higher education, Education, higher education, education, higher | 2019/11/11 | https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/UK%20gateway_0.jpg | The Master of Science in Higher Education (HIED) is a degree program with options of focus in Higher Education Policy and Student Services. The program serves those contemplating careers in higher education or already working in a college or university, as well as those interested in pursuing the study of higher education at the doctoral level. The Ph.D. program in Higher Education requires research on some aspect of higher education, broadly defined. Students may select an area of concentration from the history and philosophy of higher education, the socio-cultural study of higher education, legal and organizational study of higher education, or research, measurement, and evaluation in higher education. Ph.D. dissertations are expected to advance knowledge in the field and/or further develop existing theory. The program is ideally suited for those who wish to develop the scholarly competence required for service as faculty. | ||||||||||
| Hispanic Studies - Graduate | Master's | College of Arts & Sciences | No Online Option | https://www.uky.edu/academics/masters/college-arts-sciences/hispanic-studies-graduate | Translator, Hispanic Studies, spanish | https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/171107WILLYTNIGHT03A.JPG | The reputation of the Department of Hispanic Studies at the University of Kentucky is based on the department's long, outstanding history and a tradition of exciting and innovative scholarship on the part of its faculty. The newly revised program in Hispanic Studies aims to prepare students for successful careers as scholars and teachers by providing them with a strong background in Spanish and Spanish American letters and a wide variety of other cultural forms that is supported by a strong critical foundation and informed by an emphasis on interdisciplinarity. | |||||||||||
| Historic Preservation - Graduate | Master's | College of Design | No Online Option | https://www.uky.edu/academics/masters/college-design/historic-preservation-graduate | historian, Excavation, Librarian, Archivist, Historic Preservation, Historic, Preservation, history, Preserve | https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/Quad.jpg | Preservation is a field involved with the interpretation and conservation of historic sites, as well as with their renovation and adaptive use. An interdisciplinary approach to the investigation of buildings and landscapes, which addresses the complexity of material culture, has been adopted by the faculty of this program. The College of Design offers a Master of Historic Preservation degree that provides opportunities for students to explore a variety of interests, including Building Revitalization, Community Engagement, and Rural Preservation. Applications are invited not only from those with degrees in design— architects, interior designers, and landscape architects—but also from those who hold degrees in other disciplines and wish to pursue studies in historic preservation. In addition to the two-year Master’s degree, the department also offers a graduate certificate in Historic Preservation, which is comprised of two required courses (HP 601 and HP 602) and two additional courses in an area of focus. Admission to the Graduate School is required to enroll in the certificate program. | Bradley Quadrangle | ||||||||||
| History - Graduate | Master's, Doctoral | College of Arts & Sciences | No Online Option | https://www.uky.edu/academics/masters-doctoral/college-arts-sciences/history-graduate | history, history, Historic | https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/CBWalkway_BannerPhoto.jpg | The History Department began teaching graduate students about a century ago. Its program has usually been one of moderate size. Admission is competitive, with eight to twelve students admitted each year. The department admits students to its graduate program who wish to obtain a free-standing M.A. degree, who have earned an M.A. degree at another institution and wish to earn the Ph.D. degree, and who hope to earn both the M.A. and the Ph.D. at the University of Kentucky. | |||||||||||
| Information Communication Technology - Graduate | Master's | College of Communication and Information | No Online Option | https://www.uky.edu/academics/masters/college-communication-and-information/information-communication-technology-graduate | Information Technology, Server Admin, Web Admin, Instructional Technology, Information Communication Technology, ICT | https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/iStock-599476720.jpg | Our Information Communication Technology program strives to educate students to assume roles where the application of information technology (IT) is concerned with the ultimate goal of connecting people, organizations, and communities to enhance their ability to succeed. This master’s program focuses on providing students with the knowledge and skills to assume leadership positions charged with effectively applying, using, and managing technology when solving problems specifically related to information and communication. While the ICT undergraduate curriculum is designed to prepare students to assume positions that require basic knowledge and skills commensurate with bachelor’s level preparation, the master’s curriculum is designed to prepare students to assume positions that require more in-depth knowledge of the field. The curricula reflect the knowledge and skill sets students need to successfully compete in the ICT job market. Students in the ICT master’s program will begin to focus on a certain area or aspect of Information Communication Technology. Students admitted to the master’s program may concentrate their studies into one of three tracks: health, technology and analytics, or policy and regulation. Or, students may choose to work with their adviser to create a program of ICT that best suits their educational and professional goals. |
Information communication technology is an emerging field with career opportunities in job categories across the private and public sectors.
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| Integrated Plant & Soil Sciences - Graduate | Master's | Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food & Environment | No Online Option | https://www.uky.edu/academics/masters/integrated-plant-soil-sciences-graduate | Agronomic business professional, Agonomic scientist, Agronomist, Applied biologist, Applied researcher, biologist, biotechnologist, Canola grower, Certified Crop Advisor, Certified Soil Scientist, Chemist, City employee, Composter, Corn grower, County extension agent, Crop Consultant, Crop Scientist, Crop scout, Data management specialist, ecologist, Entrepreneur, environmental consultant, Environmental Engineer, Extension Educator, Environmental Scientist, Environmental toxicologist, Extension Agent, farmer, Federal Employee, Environmentalist, Food scientist, Forage Specialist, forest scientist, Futurist, Golf Course Superintendent, Grassland ecologist, Hemp grower, Hempster, Horticulturalist, Laboratory analyst, Laboratory technician, land manager, land use planner, lobbyist, Market analyst, Metabolic engineer, microbiologist, Molecular biologist, Molecular engineer, Nanotechnologist, NPS employee, Nutritional scientist, Parks manager, Peace Corps Volunteer, physicist, Plant biochemist, Plant breeder, plant, Agriculture, Agroecology, Agronomy, Agronomy-Corn, Agronomy-Grain Crops, Agronomy-Soybean, Agronomy-Wheat, Air quality, Alfalfa, Big data, biochemistry, biodiversity, Biofuels, Bioremediation, Biotechnology, carbon sequestration, Cattle, Chia, climate change, Clover, Composting, Conservation tillage, Constructed wetlands, Cover crops, Crop production, Crop rotation, development, Distilling, Distillation, Drainage, Ecosystem ecology, Environmental chemistry, Environmental engineering, Environmental health, environmental science, Environmental toxicology, equine, Erosion, Eutrophication, Extension, Farm, farming, Fertilizer, Fescue toxicosis, Fiber, Field (applied) research-Corn, Field (applied) research-grain Crops, Field (applied) research-soybean, Field (applied) research-Wheat, Flowers, food, Food Science, Forages, Fruits, Fuel, Garden center, Gene regulation, Grass, grassland ecology, Green industry, Hay, Hemp, Herbicide, Integrated pest management (IPM), Irrigation, landscape, Land use, Manure, Metaboli | https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/dylan-de-jonge-9SjCXUq_qSE-unsplash.jpg | The interdepartmental graduate program in Integrated Plant and Soil Sciences offers graduate work leading to the Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees with specialization in Crop Science, Horticultural Science, Forest Science, Plant Biology, and Soil Science. Our faculty belong to the Departments of Forestry, Horticulture, and Plant and Soil Sciences in the College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment. IPSS builds strength in the current graduate M.S. and Ph.D. research areas of Crop Science, Horticulture, Forest Science, Plant Biology, and Soil Science. The integrated program provides a unique opportunity to cultivate and exploit the benefits of an interdisciplinary approach to graduate education and research. The IPSS program provides a dynamic environment that can evolve interdisciplinary credentials, programs, and projects tailored to suit the needs of current and future graduate students in the plant and soil science disciplines, and develop options responsive to developing scientific trends in agricultural science. |
With over 80 participants in three departments, the graduate faculty in IPSS program routinely produces over 130 books, journal articles, and other types of publications on an annual basis. This research and teaching activity is fueled by extramural grants that have averaged more than $5 million over the past 5 years.
Our diversity lets us span the range of agricultural research from cellular molecular biology and nanoparticles to landscape scale watershed hydrology to ecosystem modeling on a regional and global scale. Our scientists grow the grapes and the grain and study the products in the bottles and the barrels. Whether cells, crops, forests, rangeland, or soils, our faculty and graduate students are involved in a vast array of laboratory and field-based research projects that address such topics as: Biofuels, Biotechnology, Carbon and Nitrogen Cycling, Cell Wall Synthesis, Crop Management, Crop Physiology, Developmental Biology, Ecosystems Modeling, Enzymology, Genetics and Genetic Regulatory Mechanisms, Forest, Range, and Wildland Soils, Grassland Ecology, Hemp Production, Plant Breeding and Genetics, Plant Natural Products, Plant Physiology, Plant Production and Quality, Rhizosphere Science, Seed and Fruit Biology, Soil Biogeochemistry, Soil and Environmental Chemistry, Soil and Water Environmental Quality, Soil Fertility and Plant Nutrition, Soil Genesis and Classification, Soil Management and Conservation, Soil Microbiology and Biochemistry, Soil Mineralogy, Soil Physics, Spatial Analysis and Precision Resource Management, Sustainable/Organic Production Practices, Tobacco Science, Turfgrass Science, Weed Science, Wheat Science.
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| Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education - Graduate | Master's | College of Education | No Online Option | https://www.uky.edu/academics/masters/college-education/interdisciplinary-early-childhood-education-graduate | teacher, Elementary Teacher, Special Education Teacher, Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education, early, childhood, education | https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/Students_Trees_Optimized_5.jpg | The Interdisciplinary Early Childhood (IEC) MEd program prepares educators for leadership roles in schools, programs, and systems that serve children, birth through age five, with and without disabilities and their families. Graduates are awarded the MEd degree in Education with a major in Interdisciplinary Early Childhood. In the Interdisciplinary Early Childhood program, students will build upon their skills as active, critical consumers of research and are expected to consume and produce research that will inform their practice. At this advanced level, students are expected to reflect not only on matters within the classroom context, but also on systems such as schools, families, communities, and policy. Through engaging students in a variety of learning experiences, including field-based experiences, professional literature, and conducting research, the M.Ed. program prepares graduates to build upon their leadership skills so they are prepared to actively engage in their chosen professions as agents of research-based change. | Students walking path between trees | ||||||||||
| Interior Design - Graduate | Master's | College of Design | No Online Option | https://www.uky.edu/academics/masters/college-design/interior-design-graduate | Interior Designer, interior, design, interior design | https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/Interiors-Header.jpg | The Master of Arts in Interiors is a two-year graduate program designed to provide an advanced interior design degree for individuals with backgrounds in disciplines such as interior design, architecture, and product design. Based within a Research 1, land-grant university, the graduate program has access to state-of-the-art design fabrication facilities, world-class lectures, and many cross-disciplinary opportunities. The UK School of Interiors expands the notion of interior design and encourages experimental approaches of inquiry through fabrication, visualization, and investigation. The program prepares students to exit as both practicing professionals and academics through engagement in open, dynamic dialogue adjacent to experiential approaches. We prioritize a curriculum that provides a means by which students can harness the power of their education towards positive change. | student work image by Heather Hemmer | ||||||||||
| Kinesiology & Health Promotion - Graduate | Master's, Doctoral | College of Education | No Online Option | https://www.uky.edu/academics/masters-doctoral/college-education/kinesiology-health-promotion-graduate | Kinesiology, Kinesiology & Health Promotion, health, kinesiology | https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/Students_Trees_Optimized_6.jpg | The Department of Kinesiology and Health Promotion offers graduate work leading to the Master of Science and Doctor of Education degrees. The Master of Science degree offers concentrations in biomechanics, exercise physiology, health promotion, physical education and sport leadership. The Ed.D. degree has concentrations in health promotion and in physical education. | Students walking path between trees | ||||||||||
| Library Sciences - Graduate | Master's | College of Communication and Information | No Online Option | https://www.uky.edu/academics/masters/college-communication-and-information/library-sciences-graduate | Librarian, Archivist, Information/Library Science, information, Library, Science | https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/iStock_000057510886_Large.jpg |
Have you considered a career as a librarian or information professional? Or perhaps you having been working in a library and are ready to take the next step in your career? At the University of Kentucky’s School of Information Science, we offer courses to help you grow as a public, academic, school or even health sciences librarian.
There are only a number of library schools with ALA-accredited (**continued accreditation) programs, and a few still that offer the Master’s in Library Science (MLS, MSLS, etc.) fully online. Graduate students in the Library & Information Science (LIS) program at UK SIS have the opportunity to earn their degree online and in as little as 36 credit hours. We pride ourselves on offering unique opportunities to our graduate students, including:
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As part of the iSchool for the University of Kentucky, we’re committed to growing the information field.
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Jasmyne Lewis Combs | Alumna, Corrections Librarian for the Commonwealth of Kentucky | "Fabulous program that has prepared me well for my career as a librarian." | Student in library holding a laptop. | ||||||
| Literacy- Graduate | Master's | College of Education | No Online Option | https://www.uky.edu/academics/masters/college-education/literacy-graduate | teacher, professor, instructor, Curriculum, instruction, Curriculum and Instruction | 2023/12/04 | https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/20110324_040%20copy.jpg | Make an impact as a literacy specialist in the Master of Arts in Education with the Literacy Specialist Endorsement P-12 program at the University of Kentucky. Prepare to address literacy challenges in educational and community settings through a variety of graduate-level courses, field experiences in local schools, and research opportunities with faculty. The program leads to certification as a Literacy Specialist P-12 in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. |
Through clinical experiences, coursework, and job-embedded practice, the Literacy Specialist program with rank change in the College of Education’s Department of Curriculum and Instruction will prepare literacy professionals (e.g., literacy specialists, literacy coaches, Rank I or Rank II) to:
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| Marketing - MS | Master's | Gatton College of Business & Economics | Hybrid Option | https://www.uky.edu/academics/masters/gatton-college-business-economics/marketing-ms-0 | Marketing, Business, supply chain manager, marketing, business, supply chain, supply chain management | 2021/01/25 | https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/Marketing_Hero%20Image.jpg | Secure and attain the only specialized Master of Science in Marketing in the state of Kentucky! Our 10-month, 30 credit-hour graduate program focuses on preparing students for advanced careers in the dynamic field marketing. Gain a strategic understanding of the role of marketing and develop both the qualitative and quantitative tools needed for advanced marketing careers. In addition, receive a personalized learning experience with small class sizes and individualized faculty attention from faculty that are engaged in cutting-edge research. | Net the only specialized MS in marketing program in Kentucky Graduates of our program can pursue many exciting careers within the field of marketing including: Marketing Manager, Sales Manager, Digital Marketing Specialist, Marketing Research Analyst, Advertising and Promotion Manager, Search Marketing Strategist, Product Marketing Manager, Brand manager and more. | Male and female consumers in grocery store. | ||||||||
| Master of Health Administration | Master's | College of Public Health | No Online Option | https://www.uky.edu/academics/masters/college-public-health/master-health-administration | College of Public Heath, Hospital Administrator, Physician Practice Manager, Project Analyst, project manager, Healthcare Consultant, Department Manager, Healthcare Operations Administrator, mph, health administration, health, masters | https://cph.uky.edu/programs/master-health-administration/admissions | https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/mha_fall_2021_cohort_partial.jpg | UK MHA Prepares You for the Real World. We focus on core employability readiness skills in every course from finance to project management. Core Business Competencies include Communications, Critical/Strategic Thinking, Analytical Reasoning, Teams/Teamwork, Decision Support Analytics, and Professionalism/Ethics. |
UK MHA Highlights
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https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/brandi%20moore_0.jpg | Brandi Moore | Operations Administrator, Mayo Clinic | "I solely credit the MHA program at the University of Kentucky for helping launch my career in the healthcare field. The fast-paced two-year program provided ample opportunities for networking, career development and internships, while remaining flexible to support students with full-time jobs. I felt challenged, supported and encouraged throughout my time at Kentucky from faculty, alumni, mentors and fellow classmates. My experience at UK was outstanding and has afforded me the opportunity to work at one of the top academic medical centers in the country. I would encourage any prospective students who aspire to a leadership role in the healthcare industry to seriously consider University of Kentucky's MHA program." | the MHA Fall 2021 Cohort of students posing on steps. Back Row: Jason Moore, Jessica Ahlgrim, Ali Ahmad Middle Row: Tharunika Venkatesan, Hannah Wethington, Holly Powers, Kate Cox, Shelby Watkins, Megan Gilmore Front Row: Becca Rawlings, Kaitlyn Shell, Shivang Patel, Corbin Kirksey, Tisha Clayborn | a profile photograph of Brandi Moore | |||
| Master of Public Health | Master's | College of Public Health | Hybrid Option | https://www.uky.edu/academics/masters/college-public-health/master-public-health | College of Public Heath, mph, public health, masters. health | https://cph.uky.edu/programs/master-public-health/admissions | 43 | https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/master_of_public_health_0.jpg | The Master of Public Health (MPH) is a career-focused, practice-based graduate degree for change-makers focused on building healthier populations. Our nationally-ranked MPH program will give you the skills you need to create what’s possible: a world with less human suffering, more access to care, and health equity for all. |
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Allison Merritt | MPH Class of 2018 | ”UK College of Public Health was the best choice for me. It has all the resources of a large research institute, but small class sizes that allow you to connect with professors, students, and opportunities; this gives students the best of both worlds." | a photograph of a student smiling at the camera in the Student Center | ||||
| Master of Social Work (MSW) | Master's | College of Social Work | Hybrid Option | https://www.uky.edu/academics/masters/college-social-work/master-social-work-msw | non-profit, Counselor, Counseling, Therapist, LCSW, MSW, Therapy, Mental Health, Public Welfare, Child Welfare, Administration, Case Management, Hospital Social Work, Case Manager, Hospital Social Worker, Criminal Justice, Criminology, Sociology, Psychology, Family Sciences, Probation, Parole, Youth Services, School Social Work, Guidance Counselor, Family Resource Center, Substance Abuse, Addictions, Gerontology, Elderly, Children, Families, Victim Assistance, Domestic Violence, Intimate Partner Violence, Advocacy, Medical Social Work, Hospice, Palliative Care, Refugees, International Social Work, Industrial Social Work, Military, veterans, Behavioral Health, International, Adoption, Foster Care, Crisis Intervention, Diversity, Social Justice, Public Health, Education, Financial Literacy, Poverty, Socioeconomic Status, Developmental Disabilities, Autism, ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, Community, Prevention, Suicide, Intervention, LGBT, LGBTQ, foster youth, drugs, alcohol, immigration, social worker, social work, social worker, MSW, LCSW, master of social work, online, masters of social work, clinical, counseling | https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/IMG_3159%20copy.jpg | THE MSW @ UK: Students are drawn to the MSW because of the versatility of the degree. The MSW @ UK sets you up to be successful in your chosen area of the profession. Candidates pursue their passion in areas from clinical practice with adolescents to non-profit development in rural communities, or something in between. |
Career Opportunities in Social Work
YOU can make a difference!
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| Materials Science & Engineering - Graduate | Master's, Doctoral | Pigman College of Engineering | No Online Option | https://www.uky.edu/academics/masters-doctoral/pigman-college-engineering/materials-science-engineering-graduate | Materials Engineering, Materials Engineering | https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/Jon%20Pham%20Lab%20pt.%202-1427.jpg |
The Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering offers programs leading to the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Materials Science and Engineering, with research specialization in the following areas:
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| Mathematics - Graduate | Master's | College of Arts & Sciences | No Online Option | https://www.uky.edu/academics/masters/mathematics-graduate | mathematician, Mathematics economist, Math Teacher, math, Mathematics, calculus | https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/09132011_1115_4.jpg | At the University of Kentucky we have strong programs in the areas of algebra, analysis/partial differential equations, applied math, combinatorics, numerical analysis, and topology. Our program is designed to give students a solid foundation to prepare them for a successful career, whether in academics, industry or government service. Our course of study is rigorous, but our atmosphere is friendly and encourages close collaboration between faculty and students. There are many opportunities for our students to enrich their background for a research, educational, or business career. Students are encouraged to talk in one of the department's many research seminars, including a Graduate Student Colloquium , run by the Graduate Student Council, and to attend national/international conferences as well as regional meetings. Our students have opportunities to teach a variety of courses and to work in our special instructional and outreach programs. The overall goal is for our students to excel in research and teaching of mathematics and to ultimately become well-rounded leaders in their field. | Walkway in front of White Hall Classroom Building | ||||||||||
| Mechanical Engineering - Graduate | Master's, Doctoral | Pigman College of Engineering | No Online Option | https://www.uky.edu/academics/masters-doctoral/pigman-college-engineering/mechanical-engineering-graduate | Mechanical Engineer, mechanical engineer | https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/V2%20COE%20Wall%20Art_Fall%202024-0474.jpg |
Our graduate program at the Lexington campus offers both M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Mechanical Engineering. Students can work with award-winning faculty on a wide range of research topics including autonomous systems, robotics and controls, experimental fluid mechanics, hypersonics, computational fluid modeling, aeroacoustics, combustion, and aerospace manufacturing and materials, among others. Several major centers and research consortia are affiliated with the department to provide the facilities needed for our student research projects.
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| Medical Sciences - Graduate | Master's | College of Medicine | No Online Option | https://www.uky.edu/academics/masters/college-medicine/medical-sciences-graduate | College of Medicne, masters | https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/WTYoung.jpg | The Master’s of Science in Medical Sciences (MSMS) is a broad interdisciplinary degree program housed in the College of Medicine. Participating Departments and Centers include Behavioral Sciences; Pharmacology and Nutritional Sciences; Toxicology and Cancer Biology; Microbiology, Immunology and Molecular Genetics; Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry; Neuroscience; and Physiology. The MSMS may be used as a stand-alone degree by students seeking career enhancement in fields such as basic biomedical research, the pharmaceutical industry, or the health science professions; by students seeking academic credentials in the biomedical sciences prior to applying for medical school or other health related professional degree programs; or by students seeking to enhance their knowledge base prior to choosing a career direction. | W.T. Young Library | ||||||||||
| Mining Engineering - Graduate | Master's, Doctoral | Pigman College of Engineering | No Online Option | https://www.uky.edu/academics/masters-doctoral/pigman-college-engineering/mining-engineering-graduate | mining, mining | https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/Autonomous%20Underground%20Haulage%20System%20-%20Mining%20Eng-0447.jpg | The programs leading to the degrees of Master of Science in Mining Engineering and Doctor of Philosophy are offered through the Department of Mining Engineering. The objectives of these programs are to provide an advanced level of applied science for use in the mining industry and to offer specified topics for research specialization. The Master of Science in Mining Engineering is a research-oriented degree appropriate for a career in problem solving, research, or technology development. | |||||||||||
| Music - Graduate | Master's | College of Fine Arts | No Online Option | https://www.uky.edu/academics/masters/college-fine-arts/music-graduate | Music, music performance, Music Therapy, Music Therapist, Music Teacher, music theory, professional musician, opera, orchestra, Band, musicologist, Conducting, music | https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/DanaRogersPhoto_UKCFA_Promo2368_AET.jpg | The University of Kentucky School of Music is internationally recognized for excellence in performance, music education and research in music. For over 100 years, the School has helped musicians prepare for careers as performers, educators, researchers, and a wide array of leadership positions both in and outside of the field of music. More than 400 students benefit from world-class teaching and the broad academic offerings of a major university. Students have abundant opportunities to participate in prestigious ensembles – from orchestras to choirs to the Wildcat Marching Band – that perform throughout the U.S. and the world. | Image of a student and faculty member composing music on a lined whiteboard. | ||||||||||
| Music Composition | Master's | College of Fine Arts | No Online Option | https://www.uky.edu/academics/masters/college-fine-arts/music-composition | Music, music performance, Music Therapy, Music Therapist, Music Teacher, music theory, professional musician, opera, orchestra, Band, musicologist, Conducting, music | 2023/12/11 | https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/DanaRogersPhoto_UKCFA_Promo2368_AET.jpg | The five full-time faculty members of UK theory & composition are engaged in active creation and research with distinction in popular music studies, pedagogy, Schenkerian studies, 19th-century music, and commissioned compositions. Our program is small enough to enable extensive direct contact with faculty, and our graduates find themselves well-prepared for their careers or further study. The program currently focuses on traditional composition, but electro-acoustic music is offered as an option and may at some point be offered as a separate program. The University of Kentucky School of Music is internationally recognized for excellence in performance, music education and research in music. For over 100 years, the School has helped musicians prepare for careers as performers, educators, researchers, and a wide array of leadership positions both in and outside of the field of music. More than 400 students benefit from world-class teaching and the broad academic offerings of a major university. Students have abundant opportunities to participate in prestigious ensembles – from orchestras to choirs to the Wildcat Marching Band – that perform throughout the U.S. and the world. | Image of a student and faculty member composing music on a lined whiteboard. | |||||||||
| Musicology | Master's | College of Fine Arts | No Online Option | https://www.uky.edu/academics/masters/college-fine-arts/musicology | Music, music performance, Music Teacher, music theory, professional musician, musicologist, Conducting, music | 2023/12/11 | https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/DanaRogersPhoto_UKCFA_Promo2368_AET.jpg | The Division of Musicology and Ethnomusicology of the UK School of Music offers a superior education in musicology with its diverse faculty of scholars, its dual emphasis on traditional research and creative explorations in the field, its focus on collaborations between scholarship and performance, and its access to the extensive collections housed in the Lucille Little Fine Arts Library and the John Jacob Niles Center for American Music. The Musicology and Ethnomusicology Division is presently made up of seven full-time faculty and one part-time instructor, whose specialties range from the Medieval period to contemporary music, from chant and opera to fiddle tunes, folk songs, and Korean drumming, employing a wide variety of methodological approaches. The expertise of several faculty members reinforces the School of Music’s designated strengths in Opera/Vocal Music and American Music. | Applicants for the M.A. in Musicology must meet entrance requirements of the Graduate School and the School of Music and must demonstrate strengths in music history and theory as well as skills in clear and persuasive writing. Students are required to submit a sample of their research and writing in the form of a research paper. Some background in musical performance is also expected. Coursework The M.A. usually requires three semesters of full-time coursework. All students in this program must take MUS 618 – Research Methods in the first fall semester they are enrolled. Students in this program usually take four musicology courses, selected from among graduate offerings at the 600 and 700 level (which may include doctoral seminars). In addition, they take two or three advanced courses in music theory and analysis. Foreign Language All students in the M.A. program must demonstrate reading knowledge of one foreign language. This is usually French or German, but may be another language appropriate to the students’ research interests. The Graduate School offers reading knowledge courses in French, German, and Spanish. Thesis All students in the M.A. program must complete a Masters Thesis, which must consist of original work in the field of musicology. Final Examination Upon completion of the thesis, students sit for a Final Examination (administered by a committee consisting of the student’s advisor, another musicology faculty member, and a faculty member in music theory). This oral examination consists primarily of a defense of the thesis, but also covers aspects of music history and theory. | Image of a student and faculty member composing music on a lined whiteboard. | ||||||||
| Nutrition & Food Systems - Graduate | Master's | Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food & Environment | No Online Option | https://www.uky.edu/academics/masters/martin-gatton-college-agriculture-food-environment/nutrition-food-systems-graduate | Dietitian, Nutritionist, nutrition educator, nutrition counselor, food systems manager, nutrition research coordinator, nutrition, dietetics, dietitian, education, biochemistry, research, Counselor | https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/dan-gold-4_jhDO54BYg-unsplash.jpg | Improve the health of individuals and communities with the knowledge gained in this fully online master's program. This graduate degree meets the advanced degree eligibility requirement (effective Jan. 1 2024) to become a registered dietitian. Obtaining an advanced degree is only one of the requirements needed to become a registered dietitian. Please read about the credentialing requirements here. In this customizable program, you will explore how food systems impact diet and wellness while also expanding your clinical nutrition knowledge through an evidence-based research project. Faculty in the program teach courses and support evidence-based projects through the lens of a registered dietitian nutritionist, providing real-world application and practical recommendations. | Be a powerhouse for change in the nutrition field. The skills and knowledge gained from this program will prepare you for careers in a variety of settings including healthcare, private practice, community organizations, education, government, industry, non-profit, and more! You will explore evidence-based strategies to improve the health of individuals and the communities where they live and will gain knowledge and experience to support and grow your career and reach in the field of nutrition. TRADITIONAL THESIS-BASED COURSEWORK (6 HOURS TOTAL) With our traditional thesis-based option, students will work alongside their thesis chair who will guide them through the writing process in order to complete a written thesis as well as an oral defense. The topic of research will be tailored to personal interests and goals, and students will receive the support of their thesis chair every step of the way. Graduate students in this program are eligible for research and teaching assistantships which may offset some of the tuition costs. Explore the work of our program graduates in the thesis library. | ||||||||||
| Nutritional Sciences - Graduate | Master's, Doctoral | College of Medicine | No Online Option | https://www.uky.edu/academics/masters-doctoral/college-medicine/nutritional-sciences-graduate | College of Medicne, ph.d., m.s. | https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/ARIALCloseup2005_300dpi_13.jpg | The Department of Pharmacology and Nutritional Sciences provides graduate training in Nutritional Sciences. The interdisciplinary Division of Nutritional Sciences enables students in its Ph.D. and Master’s of Science programs to explore the interrelationship between environmental factors and nutrients and their effect on biochemistry, physiology and disease development. | More than 60 faculty members provide teaching and individualized research guidance across 28 departments and divisions at the University’s Colleges of Medicine, Health Sciences, Pharmacy, Nursing and Agriculture, as well as the Colleges of Arts and Sciences and Education. The impact of nutrition on health and disease is becoming increasingly complex and important. Questions related to the impact of nutrients on everything from genetics to whole body metabolism continue to multiply, especially as obesity and associated chronic diseases become increasingly pervasive in industrialized societies. The Division of Nutritional Sciences at the University of Kentucky is an ideal setting to study these multifaceted issues. The Division offers an interdisciplinary program led by nationally renowned faculty that provides a high-quality educational experience across a wide spectrum of nutrition-related subjects. Primary research and training areas target obesity, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and cancer. Other areas of specialty include nutrition and oxidative stress, nutrition and aging, clinical nutrition, animal nutrition and food science. | Arial View W.T. Young Library | |||||||||
| Orientation and Mobility - Graduate | Master's | College of Education | Hybrid Option | https://www.uky.edu/academics/masters/college-education/orientation-and-mobility-graduate | orientation and mobility specialist, Orientation, mobility, blind, visually impaired, O&M, orientation and mobility, orientation and mobility specialist, orientation, mobility, O&M | 2020/05/04 | https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/OrientationAndMobility1-a.jpg | Do you want to help people who are blind and visually impaired, work outside, and be in a high-demand field? Orientation and Mobility (O&M) may be the career for you! |
Changing lives through education and independence.
The Master of Arts Program in Orientation and Mobility (O&M) prepares individuals to provide instruction related to knowledge and skills for independent travel for children and adults with visual impairments. These learning and instructional topics include:
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| Physician Assistant Studies | Master's | College of Health Sciences | No Online Option | https://www.uky.edu/academics/masters/college-health-sciences/physician-assistant-studies | College of Health Sciences, Physician Assistant Studies, masters, physician, assistant, studies, medical, health, sciences | https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/pas-compressed-2020.jpg | Physician assistants are health professionals who practice medicine as members of a team with their supervising physicians and are uniquely qualified to step in and bridge gaps in health care. Our physician assistant studies program will prepare you to become a well-rounded practitioner with a wealth of clinical knowledge and direct patient-care experience to conduct exams, diagnose and treat illnesses, order and interpret tests, counsel on preventive health care, assist in surgery, prescribe medications, and more. Our graduates achieve some of the highest pass rates on state licensure exams proving our program is dedicated to helping you become the most knowledgeable health care provider you can be. | Graduates of the Physician Assistant Studies Program are awarded a Master of Science degree in Physician Assistant Studies after completing the 29-month curriculum. Graduates are eligible to take the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination and upon successful completion, are then eligible for state certification/licensure to practice as a certified Physician Assistant. | ||||||||||
| Plant Pathology - Graduate | Master's | Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food & Environment | No Online Option | https://www.uky.edu/academics/masters/college-agriculture-food-environment/plant-pathology-graduate | Plant Biologist, Plant Doctor, Botanist, Crop Scientist, Agricultural Scientist, microbiologist, Distiller, Brewer, College Professor, Genetic Engineer, Plant breeder, geneticist, Chemist, Biochemist, Industry Scientist, Mycologist, Bacteriologist, Virologist, Disease Diagnostician, Bioinformatician, Extension Pathologist, Extension Agent, Crop Consultant, Agricultural Products Salesperson, Plant Pathologist, epidemiologist, Plant Biology, Plant Pathology, Plant Doctor, Plant Disease, Genetic Engineering, Biotechnology, Infectious Diseases, research, Plant Breeding, Plant Science, Botany, Genetics, Microbiology, Mycology, Bacteriology, virology, Bioinformatics, Crop Science, farming, Agricultural Biotechnology, chemistry, biochemistry, Pesticides, epidemiology, Epidemics, dna, Distilling, Brewing, Diagnosis | https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/detailsheetcaterpillar-optimized.jpg | The Department of Plant Pathology at the University of Kentucky offers graduate study toward the Master of Science or the Doctor of Philosophy degree. Plant Pathology is the study, diagnosis, and management of plant disease. Plant diseases threaten worldwide food security, and cost billions in lost productivity annually. Plant Pathology encompasses a wide array of related disciplines including botany, microbiology, crop science, ecology, biochemistry, biotechnology, and genetics. | Caterpillar eaten plant leaves | ||||||||||
| Public Health | Bachelor's, Master's | College of Public Health | No Online Option | https://www.uky.edu/academics/bachelors-masters/college-public-health/public-health | account manager, Advocacy, Associations, Behavioral Scientist, Communications Specialists, Communications Managers, Community Health Specialist, community organizer, Community Outreach, coordinator, Consulting Firms, dentist, Doctor, Enrollment Advisor, Enrollment Worker, Environmental health specialist, epidemiologist, Family Advocate, Family Planning Counselor, Family Support Worker, Government agencies, government, health, Health Care, Health Communications Specialist/Manager Advocacy, health educator, Health Insurance Firms and Health Insurance Foundations, Health Intervention Specialist, Health Policy advocate, Health Policy Lawyer, Health Promoter, Higher Education/Academia, HIV Peer Advocate, Home Health Specialist, Home Visitor, Hospitals Community Health Centers and other Health Providers, Lawyer, Manager, Marketing, Medical Doctor, NGO , non-profit, non profit, Nurse, occupational therapist, Patient Navigator, Peer Leader, pharmacist, Physical Therapist , PT, physician, Physician Assist, advocate, analytics, biostatistics, Cancer, CDC, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Community Health Assessment, Community Health, dentistry, environment, Environmental health, epidemiology, Gerontology, global health, health, Health advocate, Health behavior, Health Care, healthcare, health communication, Health disparity, Health equality, Health equity, Health Policy, Health systems, Healthcare administration, Healthcare management, Maternal and Child Health, medicine, nursing, nurse, Occupational Therapy, pharmacy, policy, pre-dentistry, Pre-medicine, pre-pharmacy, Pre-physician assistant, Pre-Law, Pre-professional, program evaluation, Program planning, public, public health, Rural Health, Substance Abuse, substance misuse, Urban Health, World Health Organization | https://cph.uky.edu/programs/bachelor-public-health/admissions | https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/BPH-Hero_2.JPG | This program is for the student interested in positively impacting the health of people and communities. Public Health focuses on populations with an integrated approach of identifying behaviors that affect health; preventing disease and premature death; promoting healthcare equity, quality and accessibility; and transforming healthcare systems. |
Careers
Grow Your Future
The Bachelor of Public Health (BPH) gives students a unique knowledge base, allowing them to apply for many entry-level jobs in government, non-profit organizations, international health organizations, and more. The BPH is a great fit for students interested in careers in:
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| Public Policy & Administration - Graduate | Master's, Doctoral | Martin School of Public Policy and Administration | No Online Option | https://www.uky.edu/academics/masters-doctoral/martin-school-public-policy-and-administration/public-policy-administration | Public Policy, public policy, finance, martin, administration, public | https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/ARIALCloseup2005_300dpi_19.jpg | The Martin School of Public Policy and Administration, a research, academic and service unit of the Graduate School, offers the Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration, the Master in Public Administration (MPA), the Master in Public Policy (MPP) degrees and the online Master of Public Financial Management. The Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration is designed to prepare students for positions with academic institutions or policy think tanks. | Arial View W.T. Young Library | ||||||||||
| Radiation Science - Graduate | Master's | College of Medicine | No Online Option | https://www.uky.edu/academics/masters/college-medicine/radiation-science-graduate | College of Medicne, ph.d. | https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/ARIALCloseup2005_300dpi_21.jpg | Radiological medical physics is an applied branch of physics concerned with the application of ionizing and non-ionizing radiation to the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Professionals in this area are involved with clinical service, consultation, teaching and research. One major service is the planning of radiation treatments for cancer patients. Such treatments use external radiation beams or internal radioactive sources and optimize the tumor-to-healthy tissue dose ratio. An indispensable service is the accurate measurement of radiation output from sources employed in cancer therapy. Other important functions include the investigation of equipment performance, organization of quality control practices, design of radiation installations and control of medical radiation hazards. Such individuals often find their primary responsibilities in radiation therapy, nuclear medicine or diagnostic imaging areas. | Arial View W.T. Young Library | ||||||||||
| Retailing & Tourism Management | Master's | Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food & Environment | No Online Option | https://www.uky.edu/academics/masters/martin-gatton-college-agriculture-food-environment/retailing-tourism-management | Hospitality, Hotel Owner, tourism analyst, Management, Manager, Business, Retailing & Tourism Management, Retail Management, Tourism Management, Hospitality Management | https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/student-header.png | The graduate program in the Department of Retailing and Tourism Management is philosophically committed to the well-being of individuals in their immediate environment. The program is designed to meet individual student interests and career objectives. | After graduating, students have gone on to work in several different organizations and industries around the world! Click here to see where our alumni are impacting organizations and corporations in these service industries. | Fashionable student crossing city street. | |||||||||
| School Psychology - Graduate | Master's, Doctoral | College of Education | No Online Option | https://www.uky.edu/academics/masters-doctoral/college-education/school-psychology-graduate | School Psychologist, school, psychology, school psychology | 2019/11/20 | https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/SchoolPsychology.png | The School Psychology Program prepares professional psychologists with educational expertise who can function in a variety of diverse educationally related settings. The “scientist practitioner” and “ecological systems”/”whole child” concepts guide the program. These views foster the conception of the school psychologist as broadly capable of conducting research and practicing effectively with clients, in addition to considering the ecological complex in which the child exists. The School Psychology program offers two degree options: Educational Specialist (EdS) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). Both programs are approved by through the National Association of School Psychologists and the Doctor of Philosophy program is fully accredited by the American Psychological Association. | A wealth of career opportunities to support children, families, schools, and communities The school psychology programs offer a breadth of classroom choices and a wealth of field experiences. The combination of these classroom and experiential activities result in graduates who are prepared for many of the professional challenges of a school psychologist. The EdS program is a three year program (2 years of coursework, 1 year of internship) while the PhD program is a 5 year program (4 years of coursework, 1 year of internship). Graduates of the programs are afforded a wide variety of opportunities. Specialist graduates are typically employed in public school positions, but opportunities also exist in educational cooperatives, specialized school settings, and agencies. Doctoral graduates have similar opportunities and also have opportunities for college and university teaching, research and program evaluation positions, and a broader array of positions in agencies providing mental health, health, and developmental services to children and adolescents. Placement in appropriate professional positions has been close to 100% in recent years. Our alumni work in P-12 schools, universities and agencies across the commonwealth and many of the 50 states. | |||||||||
| Secondary Education- Graduate | Master's | College of Education | No Online Option | https://www.uky.edu/academics/masters/college-education/secondary-education-graduate | teacher, professor, instructor, Secondary, Education, Secondary Education, English, social studies, history, Curriculum, instruction, Curriculum and Instruction, teacher, professor, instructor, secondary, education, secondary education, English, social studies, history | 2023/12/04 | https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/20110324_040%20copy.jpg | Are you ready to make a difference in students’ lives? |
The Master of Arts in Secondary Education with Initial Certification (MIC) at the University of Kentucky is an intensive one calendar-year program of 31 credit hours which leads to both a master’s degree and initial teacher certification in Kentucky. This full-time program includes a number of required courses designed to immerse students in the educational methodologies needed to become a teacher at the secondary level. Students also complete a fall practicum experience and a spring student teaching experience.
The MIC program may be pursued in one of two subject areas:
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| Secondary English Education | Bachelor's, Master's | College of Education | No Online Option | https://www.uky.edu/academics/bachelors-masters/college-education/secondary-english-education | English Teacher, teacher, Principal, Secondary, Superintendent, Counselor, Guidance, School Psychologist, Librarian, Information Science, Researcher, Special Education, writer, editor, social worker, web designer, Marketing, Public Relations, CEO, high school, High School Teacher, school, education, learning, pedagogy, teachers, secondary education, high school, teaching, teacher, middle school, elementary, writing, editing, counseling, web design, graphic design, principal, secondary, high school teacher, school | https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/secondary%20english%20education.jpg | Do you love English? Do you want to become a teacher? |
In the Secondary English Education Program you'll be equipped to teach students grades (8-12) critical skills in reading, writing, speaking & listening, digital and non-print media, and literary studies. You will also learn to build classroom environments and meaningful experiences to engage and motivate adolescents to become critical thinkers, strong readers, and skilled communicators.
Our program includes hands-on, real-world experiences. You will learn about the language arts and literacy while working with students in actual public school classrooms. Please note that this program is the initial step for students to enroll in our one-year Master's with Initial Certification Program (MIC) in order to be eligible for teaching certification.
This program is for you if you are:
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| Secondary Social Studies Education | Bachelor's, Master's | College of Education | No Online Option | https://www.uky.edu/academics/bachelors-masters/college-education/secondary-social-studies-education | Social Studies Teacher, English Teacher, teacher, Principal, Superintendent, Counselor, Guidance, School Psychologist, Librarian, Information Science, Researcher, Special Education, writer, editor, social worker, CEO, Geographer, Maps, GIS, High School Teacher, high school, education, learning, pedagogy, teachers, secondary education, high school, teaching, teacher, middle school, elementary, writing, editing, counseling, web design, graphic design, principal, social studies, media, GIS, maps, geography, high school teacher | https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/secondary%20social%20studies%20education.jpg | You can inspire students to think critically about current events and better comprehend the world around them. |
We teach future social studies teachers to think about facts, such as historical dates, events, names, and places, as if they are building blocks. As a social studies teacher, you can help students use these blocks to put current events into context and build a broader understanding.
It is important to give students intentional exposure to cultures they see through globalization in the world today. The framework for teaching social studies, developed by faculty in our program, reflects this.
Why Choose UK Secondary Social Studies Education?
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| Secondary STEM Education- Graduate | Master's | College of Education | Hybrid Option | https://www.uky.edu/academics/masters/college-education/secondary-stem-education-graduate | teacher, STEM, STEM Teacher, STEM Education, STEM, secondary education | 2020/02/12 | https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/Academic%20Services_4.png | There is a critical need nationwide for teachers with expertise in the STEM fields. If you have a passion for STEM, you could inspire the next generation of mathematicians, scientists, engineers, programmers, and more through the University of Kentucky College of Education’s master’s degree program leading to initial certification in STEM subjects. As a STEM teacher, you will be in high demand, with a wide range of career opportunities. Over the last several years, 100 percent of our program graduates have been employed in their field upon completion of the program. The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) in Secondary STEM Education allows you to teach appropriate courses in grades 8-12. You will prepare to teach through real-world classroom experiences, as well as classes in core education including educational psychology, special education, education policy, literacy, and assessment, and methods/seminar classes. The program follows a clinical model and provides you with ample practical experience with a sequence of university research/industry externships, diverse field placements, and student teaching. | Who is the program for? To be admitted, you must have a degree in a STEM field related to traditional certification areas (mathematics, biology, chemistry, earth science, engineering, physics), or equivalent coursework. If you do not have a degree in a STEM field, then undergraduate hours equivalent to that degree will also be accepted, which is typically around 30 hours of coursework in one area. Number of Credit Hours: 31 credit hours Number of Courses: 8 core courses, 2 electives Length of Program: · One-year pathway: 3 consecutive semesters (summer, fall, spring) · Two-year pathway: 6 consecutive semesters (summer, fall, spring, summer, fall, spring) Program Type: Hybrid Online and On-Campus | |||||||||
| Special Education - Graduate | Master's | College of Education | No Online Option | https://www.uky.edu/academics/masters/college-education/special-education-graduate | teacher, Special Education Teacher, special education, Special, education | https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/CBWalkway_BannerPhoto_0.jpg | Welcome to the Special Education (EDS) Program at the University of Kentucky. EDS prepares students to work with individuals with learning disabilities, behavior disorders, and moderate and severe disabilities in P-12 classrooms. Graduates of our program are employed in public and private schools, intervention programs, state government, and various other settings. Our program prepares its graduates to be reflective thinkers, consumers and producers of research, to implement best-practices and to demonstrate leadership in their profession. | |||||||||||
| Sport & Exercise Psychology - Graduate | Master's | College of Education | No Online Option | https://www.uky.edu/academics/masters/college-education/sport-exercise-psychology-graduate | sport, Exercise, Psychology, sport, exercise, psychology | 2019/07/31 | https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/UKStudentCenter_BannerPhoto_23.jpg | The field of sport and exercise psychology is an interdisciplinary science that explores the relationship between various psychological factors and participation in sport and/or physical activity. The two-year program in the Department of Kinesiology and Health Promotion offers students the choice to pursue a graduate education in the field of sport and exercise psychology by either following an applied or research track. Each option integrates theory-based research and the application of key concepts associated with performance enhancement and life skill development. In this context, successful completion of this program will result in a strong understanding of the various psychosocial factors that influence sport participation and performance. | ||||||||||
| Statistics - Graduate | Master's, Doctoral | College of Arts & Sciences | No Online Option | https://www.uky.edu/academics/masters-doctoral/college-arts-sciences/statistics-graduate | statistics, Applied Statistics, online, stats, Math, life science, statistics, applied statistics, online, stats, math | https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/171107WILLYTNIGHT03A_1.JPG | The Department of Statistics offers programs of study leading to the degrees of Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy. Both the M.S. and the Ph.D. program offer a Mathematical Statistics track, as well as a Biostatistics track. The latter track is designed for students who envision a future at the interface of Statistics and the Life Sciences. | |||||||||||
| STEM Education - Graduate | Master's | College of Education | No Online Option | https://www.uky.edu/academics/masters/college-education/stem-education-graduate | teacher, professor, Educator, STEM, education, STEM Education | https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/Students_Trees_Optimized_8.jpg | The mission of the Department of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Education is to engage in innovative scholarship, teaching, and service that contributes to improving the quality of P20 science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education in the Commonwealth, the nation, and the world. Faculty members in the department are committed to improving the lives of Kentuckians through scientific literacy, mathematical literacy, and technological literacy from preschool through graduate school and beyond. Faculty members have expertise in a diverse spectrum of specialties relating to research, teaching, and service in STEM Education, and have developed curricula that are widely disseminated locally and nationally. They conduct research on STEM Education issues, conceptual understanding in STEM education, curriculum implementation and teacher professional development. In addition, faculty members have developed a variety of novel courses in STEM Education to foster problem solving, critical thinking, and innovation in STEM Education. The department offers both master and doctoral programs in STEM Education with the flexibility of focusing on a specific discipline (i.e., mathematics education, science education), or a broader focus on STEM Education. | Students walking path between trees | ||||||||||
| Strategic Human Resource Management and Analytics - MS | Master's | Gatton College of Business & Economics | Hybrid Option | https://www.uky.edu/academics/masters/gatton-college-business-economics/strategic-human-resource-management-and-analytics-ms | Business, finance, Management, hr, Human Resource Management and analytics, Business Analytics | https://app.applyyourself.com/AYApplicantLogin/fl_ApplicantConnectLogin.asp?id=ukgrad | 2021/05/07 | https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/SHRMA_4.png | Gain the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to adapt to changes in the field of HR. In addition to fundamental HR courses, students are introduced to HR-based analytics, organizational network analytics, and strategic HR. Our Master's program includes an experiential capstone course which will give students the opportunity to apply principles and techniques from their coursework to address and solve actual organizational problems. | Be Prepared to Evolve with Changes in HR Graduates of our Strategic Human Resource Management and Analytics (SHRMA) Master of Science will have career opportunities as HR Specialist, HR Manager, HR Analyst, HR Consultant, and HR Coordinator. | ||||||||
| Supply Chain Management - MS | Master's | Gatton College of Business & Economics | No Online Option | https://www.uky.edu/academics/masters/gatton-college-business-economics/supply-chain-management-ms | supply chain manager, general manager, operations manager, industrial production manager, purchasing manager, Transportation, storage and distribution manager, logistician, business operations specialist, Operations Research Analyst, supply chain management, supply chain, operations management | 2020/05/04 | https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/SupplyChainManagement1-a.png | The first and only program of its kind in Kentucky, the Master of Science in Supply Chain Management degree prepares students for a professional career in the operations and supply chain management field. Supply Chain Management is a one-year, 30-credit hour program that blends end-to-end supply chain concepts like strategic sourcing and channel management with big data analytics, cross-functional business knowledge, and hands-on, industry experience. It offers small class sizes and individual faculty attention. | Transform Your Future Students learn to apply analytical, critical and logical reasoning skills to solve real-world supply chain challenges. They also learn to use business application software to assist decision making in a global supply chain setting. In addition, the program offer students opportunities to work with Gatton’s industry partners and apply knowledge and skills in a capstone project. It is designed to prepare students for many professions in supply chain management, including general and operations manager, industrial production manager, purchasing manager, transportation, storage and distribution manager, logistician, business operations specialist, and operations research analyst. | |||||||||
| Teacher Preparation Program in Visual Impairments - Graduate | Master's | College of Education | Hybrid Option | https://www.uky.edu/academics/masters/teacher-preparation-program-visual-impairments-graduate | teacher, TVI, blind, visually impaired, braille, teacher preparation, visual impairments, teacher | 2020/05/04 | https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/VisualImpairments.jpg | Do you want to teach children who are blind and visually impaired? Becoming a Teacher of the Visually Impaired (TVI) is a rewarding and in-demand career option! |
Teaching children who are blind and visually impaired the skills they need for future success.
Earn a Master of Science degree from the Teacher Preparation Program in Visual Impairments. This program prepares teachers to work with children who are blind and visually impaired, including with multiple disabilities. Learn how to modify the general education curriculum for children in preschool through 12th grade, as well as teach specialized skills in the Expanded Core Curriculum, ensuring skills necessary for future success.
Teachers of the Visually Impaired (TVIs) can work individually with students, alongside classroom teachers, as well as in specialized classrooms and residential schools for the blind. Learn to teacher skills such as braille, assistive technology, independent living skills, and self-advocacy. This highly rewarding career is in high-demand throughout Kentucky and the nation.
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| Teaching English as a Second Language - Graduate | Master's | College of Arts & Sciences | No Online Option | https://www.uky.edu/academics/masters/college-arts-sciences/teaching-english-second-language-graduate | Teaching, teaching | The Department of Modern and Classical Languages offers a Master’s degree (36 cr.) and a Graduate Certificate (12 cr.) in TESL. The TESL Program is dedicated to developing professional English as a Second Language (ESL) teachers for a career in education. The faculty work closely with learners to deepen their understanding of second language learning, teaching methods and the English language. We orient teachers to learner-centered pedagogy which requires teachers to be empathetic to learners’ needs, understanding of how and why people learn and skilled at second language teaching methods and techniques. | ||||||||||||
| Teaching World Languages - Graduate | Master's | College of Arts & Sciences | No Online Option | https://www.uky.edu/academics/masters/college-arts-sciences/teaching-world-languages-graduate | Teaching, teaching | The goal of the Master of Arts in Teaching World Languages (MATWL) program is to prepare the highest quality language educators for the state of Kentucky and beyond. The MATWL program is designed to prepare candidates who will possess a high level of content knowledge, excel in pedagogy, and perform as competent professional language educators. | ||||||||||||
| Veterinary Science - Graduate | Master's, Doctoral | Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food & Environment | No Online Option | https://www.uky.edu/academics/masters-doctoral/martin-gatton-college-agriculture-food-environment/veterinary-science-graduate | University Professor, research scientist, teacher, equine, horse, pathology, virology, Microbiology, parasitology, immunology, Genetics, reproductive physiology, pharmacology, musculoskeletal sciences, infectious disease | https://www.uky.edu/academics/sites/www.uky.edu.academics/files/51536294568_415c416708_o.jpg | The overall mission of the Veterinary Science graduate program is to provide opportunities for students to become talented scientists who are creative, critical and independent thinkers with the contemporary skills and knowledge to perform independent research and to effectively communicate their results. A primary goal of the research is to improve our understanding of the biology of Equidae. Emphasis is placed on investigating the causes and mechanisms that affect the production and performance of horses, regardless of breed. | Teaching the next generation of scientists and researchers is part of the Department of Veterinary Science's core mission. The department offers a pre-veterinary medicine advising program that prepares students to meet requirements for veterinary schools in the United States. The department offers graduate degrees in a master of science and doctor of philosophy. The department also hosts several postdoctoral scholars and visiting scientists from various countries each year. |
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