The Interdisciplinary Ph.D. in Education Sciences (major code: EDSC) program is designed for individuals seeking careers in educational research. EDSC is a rigorous doctoral program that does not require year-round, full-time study. Students may enroll in any semester. Graduates of the program are prepared to meet the growing national need for educators who are well trained in methodological issues in education research. This Ph.D. program prepares individuals who will have careers in research universities, educational research labs and corporations, and research groups within education agencies. Students will be required to complete a set of core courses in research methods, and students will then follow a particular “strand” of courses in an area of specialization. All students will be involved in educational research projects throughout their time in the program.  For more details about the Strands offered within the Education Sciences program please visit: https://education.uky.edu/research/phd/.

Fall:

Curriculum and Instruction: March 15
STEM Education: March 15
Educational Policy Studies—Philosophical and Cultural Inquiry: February 1
Educational Policy Studies—Evaluation and Policy: February 1
Health Education: February 15
Physical Education: February 15
Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education: March 15
Educational Leadership: December 1.
Special Education: March 15
Rehabilitation Counseling: March 15
Quantitative and Psychometric Methods: December 1

Please check with the Director of Graduate Studies regarding Spring and Summer admissions for your specific area of study. The list of directors of each track can be found at https://education.uky.edu/research/phd/.