Combined scores on the verbal and quantitative portions of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) of 1,000 or better.
An undergraduate GPA of at least 2.75.
Fifth Year Certification OR a Master's Degree in special education or rehabilitation counseling or a related field with a grade point average of at least 3.5.
A minimum of three (3) years of successful experience in special education or a related field.
At least four (4) positive recommendations attesting to the candidate's ability as a professional with potential for success in doctoral study.
A statement of the applicant's objectives for completing a doctoral program.
Applicant's brief autobiographical statement.
A sample of the applicant's academic and/or professional writing.
If an applicant meets these criteria and appears to have the background, academic record, experience, and professional objectives that are consistent with Departmental expectations, the person is invited to campus to interview with faculty with whom he or she will be studying and to meet current doctoral students. If the candidate is unable to visit the campus, arrangements can be made for telephone interviews with members of the Department's Graduate Admissions and Standards Committee (GASC). However, it is highly recommended that applicants visit campus. International applicants whose native language is not English must submit either a TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score. The University of Kentucky requires a minimum TOEFL score of 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based) or 79 (internet-based). For IELTS, a minimum mean band score of 6.5 is required.