Program Summary
Jane Jensen
Director of Graduate Studies
Department of Educational Policy Studies and Evaluation
jjensen@uky.edu
Kelly Bradley
Director of Graduate Certificate
Department of Educational Policy Studies and Evaluation
kelly.bradley@uky.eduDevelop critical research skills and data analysis techniques and apply those skills to real-world settings and pressing issues in education and beyond. Graduates of our program work in a wide variety of fields, including school districts, state and federal agencies, and health-related organizations.
Program Summary
Transform Your Career
This flexible online program is designed to expand your research skills and prepare you for a career change, expanded responsibilities in your current position, or doctoral studies. The coursework is interdisciplinary; you will be exposed to research methods coursework that draws from perspectives in policy, psychology, pedagogy, and history. Graduates of our program have the expertise to work in certification, licensing, and testing in a wide variety of fields. After completing our program you will be able to:
- Identify and develop theoretically-sound, empirically-based research plans.
- Apply research skills and data analysis to real-world problems in education and other settings.
- Use statistical software programs, including SPSS, to analyze data and produce meaningful results.
- Communicate research findings to expert and nonexpert audiences.
Admission to the program does not require a minimum undergraduate G.P.A. or GRE scores. Areas of concentration include quantitative methods, evaluation, and research design. Students have the option to complete a graduate certificate (15 credit hours) or a master's of science (36 credit hours).
*THIS PROGRAM OPERATES UNDER ROLLING ADMISSIONS. Apply anytime.
Federal Financial Aid and Certificate Programs
Please note that federal financial aid is not available for certificate programs, but other financial resources may be available on the Financial Aid page.
Contact
Jane Jensen
Director of Graduate Studies
Department of Educational Policy Studies and Evaluation
jjensen@uky.edu
Kelly Bradley
Director of Graduate Certificate
Department of Educational Policy Studies and Evaluation
kelly.bradley@uky.eduCollege of Education
Department of Educational Policy Studies & Evaluation
131 Taylor Education Building
Lexington, KY 40506
(859) 257-4923
State Authorization & Licensure
If you plan to complete a University of Kentucky online program while living outside of Kentucky, you should check the Out-of-State Students page to determine if the University of Kentucky is authorized to provide this program in your state of residence. If you plan to use the degree to seek licensure, you should also determine if the degree meets the educational requirements for licensure in your state.