1. completing one of the accelerated graduate level language courses with a B or better grade.
2. completing the fourth semester of a foreign language with a grade of B or better as an undergraduate at an accredited college or university.
3. completing, with a grade of B or better, special examinations given for the graduate reading courses. Forms may be obtained from the Registrar's Office, Funkhouser Building. Other types of special examinations are scheduled in the Graduate School.
4. transferring a language taken to satisfy the requirements for a master's degree at another university.
Note: With the approval of their program to use their native language, international students who are non-native speakers of English may satisfy the foreign language requirement by presenting a TOEFL score of 550 or above. (The equivalent score on the computer version of the TOEFL is 213.)
Candidates for degrees must be proficient in English.
Subsequent to the receipt of a doctoral degree, a student is not eligible to receive a master's degree based on the work which led to the doctorate.
Students on scholastic probation are not eligible to sit for the final examination.
If the candidate fails the final examination, the committee may recommend to the Dean of the Graduate School the conditions under which a second examination may be administered. Insofar as it is practicable, the same examining committee gives this examination. In all decisions the majority opinion of the committee prevails. If the committee is evenly divided, the candidate fails. A third examination is not allowed.
In addition, the Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE) requires that at least one-half of the minimum course requirements (excluding thesis, practicum, or internship credit) be in the major or core area, with three-fourths of these at the 600- to 700-level . This is in addition to the requirements stated above.
The thesis option (Plan A) requires a thesis to be developed under the direction of a member or associate member of the Graduate Faculty. Collaborative effort by two or more graduate students is not forbidden. However, there must be enough independent effort to enable each student to make a separate contribution and to prepare an individual thesis.
Theses must be prepared in conformity with the instructions provided by the Graduate School. For specific instructions regarding the format of theses, the student should obtain a copy of Instructions for the Preparation of a Master's Thesis from the Graduate School or on the Web at <www.research.uky.edu/gs/thesdissprep.html>.
Before the final examination, the thesis director and the appropriate Director of Graduate Studies must indicate to the Graduate School that the student's thesis satisfies all requirements of the Graduate School and is complete in content and format with the exception of pagination, and that the student is ready to be examined. Any modification in the thesis which the final examination committee specifies must be made before the degree is conferred.
The final copies are submitted to the Graduate School after the Director of Graduate Studies and the Thesis Director have signed that they are complete. The thesis in its final form must be received in the Graduate School within 60 days of the Final Examination.
Theses must be presented to and accepted in the Graduate School by the last day of the semester if a student plans to graduate that semester.
Each student must pay a $14 fee for the binding of the thesis. Payment will be made at the Billings and Collection Office.
Theses submitted by candidates become the physical property of the University of Kentucky. The University protects the authors' rights by placing certain restrictions upon the use of theses (see Instructions for the Preparation of a Master's Thesis).
The Graduate School, in conjunction with the University Libraries, has embarked on a pilot project, the purpose of which is to provide graduate students the option of submitting their master's thesis in wholly electronic format. For more information, see Electronic Theses and Dissertations (ETDs).
The non-thesis option (Plan B) requires that six or more graduate credit hours of course work be submitted in lieu of a thesis. A student may follow this option with approval of the program concerned.
Students should consult their adviser for any additional requirements established for Plan B in their area of study.
The Ph.D. degree is intended to represent the demonstration of independent and comprehensive scholarship in a specific field. Such scholarship must be manifested by both the student's mastery of subject matter and capacity to do research.
The degree of Doctor of Philosophy is conferred upon a candidate who, after completing graduate work devoted to study of a special field of knowledge, 1) passes comprehensive examinations in the chosen field and the dissertation subject, 2) presents a satisfactory dissertation, and 3) shows evidence of scholarly attainment.
Students should note that some doctoral programs have degree requirements that may exceed the minimum requirements of the Graduate Faculty.
The Director of Graduate Studies, or designee, serves as adviser to beginning graduate students until the advisory committee is appointed, normally not later than upon completion of 18 credit hours of graduate work. The advisory committee must be appointed at least one year prior to the qualifying examinations. The major professor and advisory committee are appointed by the Graduate Dean after consultation with the appropriate Director of Graduate Studies. The Dissertation Director, when selected, serves as the major professor. The advisory committee also provides advice to the student and specifically sets requirements (within applicable program, Graduate School, and University regulations) which the student must meet in pursuit of the doctorate.
The advisory committee has a core of four members. This core consists of the major professor as chair, two other members from the major area, and at least one representative from any minor area(s). At least one representative must be from outside the academic program (department). All members of the core must be members of the Graduate Faculty of the University of Kentucky and three (including the major professor) must possess full Graduate Faculty status. Additional faculty members may serve as members of the advisory committee. The core of the advisory committee must be kept at its full complement throughout the graduate career of the individual student. Thus, in the event of a vacancy on the committee (occasioned by resignation, faculty leave, or inability to serve), an appropriate replacement must be made prior to any subsequent committee decisions.
All decisions of the advisory committee are by majority vote of itsGraduate Faculty members. Advisory committee decisions must be reported promptly to the appropriate Director of Graduate Studies who will be responsible for transmitting them to the Dean of the Graduate School.
In addition to advising and program planning, the advisory committee is also involved in the administration of the qualifying examination, the supervision of the preparation of the dissertation, and the administration of the final examination.
Requirements for the doctorate may be completed in three years of full-time graduate work or the equivalent in combined full-time and part-time study; however, more time may be required (see the section on Academic Load). In unusual cases, approval of a program of study involving less time may be secured from the Dean of the Graduate School. It should be understood that scholarly accomplishment is the ultimate goal to which requirements are intended to lead the student, not semester hours completed nor time spent in the program. On the recommendation of the Director of Graduate Studies, and with the concurrence of the Dean of the Graduate School, successful completion of a master's degree may be considered the equivalent of the first year of the three years of work toward the doctorate.
Subject to approval by the individual doctoral program (see the chart of Degree Requirements), students may fulfill the three-year doctoral residence requirements utilizing one of the three models listed below.
a) master's degree or 18 graduate hours at the University of Kentucky,
or transfer of residence credit from an awarded master's at another accredited
school; plus,
b) two consecutive semesters enrolled full-time, i.e., nine or more
credits per semester (may include combined first and second summer sessions);
plus,
c) completion with a grade of "S" of two consecutive full-time* semesters
(9 credits each) or three consecutive part-time** semesters (6 credits
each) of course 769 after successfully passing the qualifying examination.
Model II
a) master's degree or 18 graduate hours at the University of Kentucky,
or transfer of residence credit from an awarded master's at another accredited
school; plus,
b) enrollment part-time (at least 6 graduate credits per semester)
during three consecutive semesters; plus,
c) completion with a grade of "S" of two consecutive full-time* semesters
(9 credits each) or three consecutive part-time** semesters (6 credits
each) of course 769 after successfully passing the qualifying examination.
Model III
a) master's degree or 18 graduate hours at the University of Kentucky,
or transfer of residence credit from an awarded master's at another accredited
school; plus,
b) accumulation of 24 graduate credits at the University of Kentucky
(exclusive of short courses; no more than nine of these 24 credits may
be earned in summer sessions) during three consecutive academic or calendar
years;
plus,
c) completion with a grade of "S" of two consecutive full-time* semesters
(9 credits each) or three consecutive part-time** semesters (6 credits
each) of course 769 after successfully passing the qualifying examination.
*Students electing the full-time option may substitute
a summer term for one of the semesters by enrolling in 3 credits of 769
in the first summer session and 6 credits of 769 in the second summer session.
**Students electing the part-time option may substitute
a summer term for one of the semesters by enrolling in 6 credits of 769
in the second summer session only.
With the written recommendation of a candidate's advisory committee and with the approval of the appropriate Director of Graduate Studies and the Graduate Dean, specified graduate course work may be taken in lieu of all or part of the residence credit (course 769) requirement. The student need not be physically present on campus while enrolled for credit after the qualifying examination. While there is generally no formal class work attached to these credits, and in some cases the student may not be on the campus, full tuition costs are assessed in that students who are preparing their dissertations are utilizing University resources such as libraries, Computing Center, and major professors' and committee members' time and energy.
Note: The semester during which the student takes the qualifying examination may be counted for residence credit only if the date of successful passage is within six weeks (three weeks for the second summer session) of the first day of classes.
Candidates who have fulfilled the above requirements, but who have not yet defended the dissertation, are required to remain continuously enrolled in course 749 or 769 (0 credit hours) each semester until the dissertation is completed and defended. Such registration enables the University to keep accurate records of degree candidates and facilitates rapid and accurate information processing. Some programs have additional residence requirements which must also be met.
It should be understood that the above represents the minimum requirements of the Graduate School. Some programs have additional requirements.
Exceptions to this normal pattern may be made with the approval of the Dean of the Graduate School upon the written recommendations of the student's advisory committee and the Director of Graduate Studies, which clearly demonstrate that the principle of residence is preserved.
Any language requirement(s) must be satisfied before the applicant may sit for the qualifying examination (see Foreign Language Requirement).
The qualifying examination must be scheduled through the Director of Graduate Studies and approved a minimum of two weeks in advance by the Graduate School. Students should check with the Director of Graduate Studies to make sure that the qualifying examination has been properly scheduled.
The results of the examination must be reported by the Director of Graduate Studies to the Graduate School within 10 days of its conclusion. If the result is failure, the advisory committee determines the conditions to be met before another examination may be given. The minimum time between examinations is four months. A second examination must be taken within one year after taking the first examination. A third examination is not permitted.
The style and form of the dissertation must be in conformity with the instructions prepared by the Graduate School. For specific instructions regarding the format of the dissertation, the student should obtain a copy of the Instructions for the Preparation of Dissertations and Doctor of Musical Arts Projects from the Graduate School Office or on the Web at <www.research.uky.edu/gs/thesdissprep.html>.
Dissertations may be copyrighted by the student by 1) signing the Copyright Authorization on the Microfilm Agreement Form which is completed when the dissertation is submitted to the Graduate School, 2) paying the copyright fee of $45 (this copyright fee is in addition to the $69 dissertation fee), and 3) including a copyright notice in the front of the dissertation. The notice is a single sheet on which is centered the following:
Copyright by
(name of student)
(year)
The Graduate School, in conjunction with the University Libraries, has embarked on a pilot project, the purpose of which is to provide graduate students the option of submitting their doctoral dissertation in wholly electronic format. For more information, see Electronic Theses and Dissertations (ETDs).
At least 30 days prior to the final examination, following notification by the major professor that the dissertation has been distributed to members of the advisory committee, the Director of Graduate Studies will advise the Graduate School of the intent to examine. At this time the Graduate Dean appoints an Outside Examiner as a core member of the advisory committee. The specific time and date of the examination must be designated by the Graduate School at least two weeks prior to the actual examination. All members of the committee except the outside examiner must have an opportunity to suggest revisions prior to signing the Dissertation Approval Form. Thus, most revisions should have been completed at an earlier time. The final examination must take place no later than eight days prior to the last day of classes of the semester in which the student expects to graduate. Final examinations are public events and must take place while the University is officially in session. They may not be scheduled during the periods between semesters or between the end of the second summer session and the beginning of the fall semester.
The Dissertation Approval Form, along with an acceptable copy of the dissertation, must be presented to the Graduate School at the time the Final Examination is scheduled. The draft of the dissertation submitted must be complete in content, including all footnotes, tables, figures, and appendices. A full bibliography or set of references must be included as must a title page and abstract.
In all decisions, the majority opinion of the Graduate Faculty members of the advisory committee prevails. If the advisory committee is evenly divided, the candidate fails.
In the event of failure, the advisory committee recommends to the Dean of the Graduate School conditions under which the candidate may be re-examined, if re-examination is deemed appropriate. When conditions set by the Dean of the Graduate School have been met, the candidate may be re-examined. Should any vacancies on the Committee occur between the two examinations, the Dean of the Graduate School shall appoint replacements. A third examination is not permitted.
After the final examination is passed, the final copy of the dissertation is prepared. Final copies are then submitted to the Graduate School along with the signatures of the Major Professor and the Director of Graduate Studies. The dissertation in its final form must be received in the Graduate School within 60 days of the final examination. If this deadline is not met, the candidate must undergo a second examination.
Persons interested in these programs should confer with the Dean of the Graduate School at the cooperating university, or with the appropriate Director of Graduate Studies in the College of Education at the University of Kentucky. Admission will depend upon academic standing, scores on standardized examinations, personal references, and other relevant factors.
There are additional Cooperative doctoral programs in the following areas:
Biology UK/EKU
Geology UK/EKU
Higher Education UK/UofL
History UK/WKU
Musicology UK/UofL
Physics UK/UofL
Rehabilitation Sciences UK/EKU/MuSU/WKU
There is a Joint doctoral program in Social Work between the University of Kentucky and the University of Louisville (UofL).
Inquiries should be directed to the appropriate Director of Graduate Studies, University of Kentucky.
Rank II classification may be achieved by the completion of a master's degree or the "Planned Fifth Year Program." The "Fifth Year" is a non-degree program of 32 semester hours for persons who hold bachelor's degrees and teaching certificates. A minimum of 18 hours must be completed at the University of Kentucky. Of the 32 hours, at least 12 must be in professional education, and at least 12 must be in fields outside education.
Specific requirements depend upon the type of certificate desired. Information about specific certification requirements can be obtained from the appropriate Director of Graduate Studies.
Rank I classification requires the completion of: 1) 30 hours of approved graduate-level credit in addition to the requirements for a Rank II classification, or 2) 60 hours of approved graduate-level credit including the master's degree.
Each student's graduate curriculum must be a well-rounded program of courses related to the student's major interest and approved by the adviser. In cases of deficient preparation, the adviser, with the approval of the Director of Graduate Studies in the respective department, determines prerequisite undergraduate courses to be taken. Specific questions regarding programs may be referred to the appropriate Director of Graduate Studies.
A Master of Arts in Education degree will usually lead to Rank II for pay purposes.
The plan which leads to the degree of Master of Arts in Education for persons holding an initial certificate is outlined below:
1. All candidates for the Master of Arts in Education degree must meet the requirements for a valid teaching certificate. These requirements are outlined in the general catalog of the University. If deficiencies are found, they should be overcome before proceeding with graduate work. The work required to overcome these deficiencies is in addition to the minimum graduate requirements for the degree.
2. a. A minimum of 24 semester hours of graduate work, with at least 12 semester hours in courses numbered 600 or higher, must be completed and a thesis presented, or
b. A minimum of 30 semester hours of graduate work, with at least 15 semester hours in courses numbered 600 or 700, must be completed.
3. At least 12 semester hours of graduate work must be in Education.
4. The total number of credits presented in Education, undergraduate and graduate, must be at least 30 semester hours.
5. At least 12 semester hours must be outside the College of Education for both elementary and secondary teachers except for teachers of vocational education who take six hours outside Education, and Reading Specialists who take six to nine hours outside Education.
6. Specific requirements depend upon the type of certificate desired. Information about specific certification requirements can be obtained from the appropriate Director of Graduate Studies.
1. All candidates for this program, who are graduates of the University of Kentucky, should possess appropriate content-area degrees or the University of Kentucky's undergraduate secondary education degree. These requirements are outlined in the general catalog of the University. Those individuals who hold baccalaureate degrees from other institutions must have a major in the area of teacher certification and should meet with subject area faculty to identify any deficiencies. The work required to overcome any deficiencies must be completed before admission to the program and is in addition to the minimum graduate requirements for the degree.
2. A minimum of 33 credit hours of graduate work is required, including 27 hours in Education.
3. At least 18 semester hours of graduate work must be in courses numbered 600 or 700.
4. At least 6 hours must be outside the College of Education and related to the teaching major.
5. Specific requirements depend upon the type of certificate required. Information about teaching majors and certification requirements should be obtained from the subject area faculty. Other information may be obtained from the Director of Graduate Studies.
The plan that leads to the degree of Master of Science in Education is outlined below:
1. a. A minimum of 24 semester hours of graduate work, with at least 12 semester hours in courses numbered 600 or higher, must be completed and a thesis presented, or
b. A minimum of 30 semester hours of graduate work, with at least 15 semester hours in courses numbered 600 or 700, must be completed.
2. A minimum of 12 semester hours of graduate work in the College of Education is required.
3. A minimum of six hours outside the College of Education is required, but individual programs may require additional work outside the College.
4. Specific requirements depend upon the type of certificate desired. Information about specific certification requirements can be obtained from the appropriate Director of Graduate Studies.
The curriculum that leads to eligibility for certification as a principal contains two levels. For those students pursuing the M.Ed. as their initial master's degree, both levels of the preparation program must be completed before one is eligible for participation in the Kentucky Principal Internship Program (KPIP).
1. In addition to other credentials, admission requirements include:
a. a master's degree, or
b. 30 graduate credit hours applicable to an appropriate master's degree.
2. Some program areas require successful teaching, clinical, or administrative experience for admission.
3. The program requires completion of a major body of course work of at least 42 graduate credits beyond the minimum hours required for admission.
4. Course work for the Ed.D. will be planned by the advisory committee to complement and extend previous graduate work. Therefore, the student's total doctoral and predoctoral graduate work will reflect competencies in the following areas:
a. Area of Concentration: A significant concentration of course work designed to develop an in-depth knowledge in a specific area of Education.
b. Support Areas: Course work to support the Area of Concentration shall include the following two components:
1) Disciplinary support work from outside the Area of Concentration. Some or all of this work will be done outside the College of Education.
2) Course work relevant to the development of competencies in the foundational studies in Education. Such course work is to be taken in departments of the College of Education other than the Area of Concentration.
c. Research Methodology: At least nine credits of recent course work selected to develop competencies in conceptualizing research, developing rigorous designs, selecting appropriate methodology, processing and analyzing data, interpreting results, and arriving at conclusions.
5. Although some students' programs may require competency in a foreign language as a research tool, there is no general language requirement.
6. The core membership of the advisory committee for each Ed.D. student consists of members distributed as follows:
a. The major professor and two other members from the Area of Concentration.
b. Two members from areas other than the Area of Concentration; at least one of these from outside Education.
c. Three members must be full members of the Graduate Faculty.
7. In Cooperative programs with the regional universities, three advisory committee members must be from the University of Kentucky and must be full members of the Graduate Faculty.
Students are encouraged to apply to a Cooperative Doctoral Program early in their master's degree program to facilitate transition into the doctoral program.
Persons interested in a Cooperative doctoral program should confer with the Dean of the Graduate School at the cooperating university, or with the appropriate Director of Graduate Studies in Education at the University of Kentucky. Currently, the participating University of Kentucky academic Departments are those of Administration & Supervision, Curriculum & Instruction, Educational Policy Studies & Evaluation, Kinesiology & Health Promotion, and Special Education.
The Specialist in Education degree is offered in Administration and Supervision, Educational and Counseling Psychology, and Special Education. It is conferred upon a candidate who satisfactorily completes a post-master's planned program in education under the general requirements of the Graduate School and the following special requirements:
Admission
The student, prior to admission to the program must 1) have a master's degree, 2) have a standing of 3.4 or higher on all graduate work, 3) meet the requirements for a teaching certificate or have credentials appropriate to the field of specialization, and 4) have at least 30 credit hours in courses in education (undergraduate and graduate).
The student should file an application with the Graduate School and the Director of Graduate Studies in the appropriate department and must be recommended by the major program and the department.
Program
The student must earn a minimum of 30 credit hours of graduate work beyond the master's degree, of which at least 15 must be in courses numbered 600 or above.
A departmental committee is responsible for helping students plan individual programs. The program should contribute to specialization in a field but should not neglect the broader development of the individual.
The student must complete an independent research project (equal to three but not to exceed six credit hours) and submit a written report, a copy of which is to be filed with the department directing the research.
With the approval of the Director of Graduate Studies and the Dean of the Graduate School, the student may transfer a maximum of nine credit hours earned beyond the master's degree from an institution that is approved to offer work above the master's level.
Final Examination
The final examination required of all candidates is administered by an examining committee consisting of at least three qualified members recommended by the adviser and the Director of Graduate Studies and appointed by the Dean of the Graduate School.
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