Overview
Typical time to completion without a master’s degree is 6 to 7 years. Applicants who have earned bachelor’s, master’s, and specialist levels are considered for the program.
Key Features
- The first two years of the PhD program roughly parallel the specialist program.
- Students without an advanced degree also typically earn a MS degree after the first year of the program. The doctoral program in School Psychology at University of Kentucky also yields school psychology certification and is designed to qualify graduates for licensure as a psychologist.
Programme Structure
- The assessment of children and adolescents as well as planning for interventions necessitates this broader conceptualization of childhood problems.
- The program integrates social justice perspectives throughout its training sequence and focuses on evidence-based practices in working with school-aged youth. The program emphasizes a balance between psychological and educational theory as well as applied practice.
Key information
Start dates & application deadlines
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Psychology Educational Psychology View 113 other PhDs in Psychology in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- Resume/Vita. Be sure to include your educational background, work experiences, professional certifications, professional memberships, publications, and references.
- Letters of Recommendation. Two letters of reference are required, though three are encouraged.
- Writing Sample. (Only required for all PhD applicants and for Counseling Psychology MS applicants). Submit a sole-authored article, class paper, Master’s Thesis, or manuscript. Writing sample should demonstrate command of APA style.
- Statement of Purpose.
Tuition Fee
Living costs for Lexington-Fayette
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.