Doctor of Philosophy in Interdisciplinary Education Sciences - Curriculum and instruction

The Interdisciplinary Ph.D. in Education Sciences (major code: EDSC) program is designed for individuals seeking careers in educational research. 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.

All EDSC students will be encouraged to apply for 20-hour per week research assistantships on grant-supported projects in the College of Education and other units at the University of Kentucky. In addition to coursework, students will be expected to attend local, state, or national professional conferences during the first and second years of their programs. All students will be expected to present their research at professional conferences by their third year in the program. EDSC doctoral students are expected to submit manuscripts to professional journals and accomplish refereed publications during their doctoral study. Presentations and publications may be scholarly works with a single author or groups of co-authors.

Qualified applicants will have earned baccalaureate and master's degrees from fully accredited institutions. Applicants must meet admission requirements set by the University of Kentucky Graduate School. Resume or Vita - Include your educational background, work experiences, professional certifications, professional memberships, publications, and references. Statement of Purpose - Previous teaching and/or life experiences that have influenced your decision to pursue a degree in Educational Science , Research interests (i.e., specific problems or general areas in which you hope to work), Specific career goals, and Rationale for why the Educational Science program at the University of Kentucky is a good fit for your goals. Writing Sample (PhD applicants only) - Sole authored article, manuscript, class paper, or Master's Thesis demonstrating APA style command (title page, headers, references). The Graduate School of the University of Kentucky requires an overall grade point of 3.0 on all prior graduate work and a 2.75 from undergraduate work. For the Graduate School, the minimum acceptable TOEFL score is 550 (paper-based) 213 (computer-based), or 79 (internet-based). The minimum IELTS score is 6.5, Submitted scores must be no more than two years old.