College of Education

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If you are considering becoming a teacher, the University of Kentucky College of Education is the place for you! Our graduates are consistently sought by employers, who tell us students in our programs are highly prepared to be leaders in the classroom, from early childhood through high school – and beyond!

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Our Academic Departments

Curriculum & Instruction

Kinesiology & Health Promotion

STEM Education

Early Childhood, Special Education & Counselor Education

Educational Policy Studies & Evaluation

Educational Leadership Studies

Educational, School, & Counseling Psychology

Academic & Student Services

Teacher education discussion with national leaders set for Jan. 23

Amanda Nelson Jan 9, 2024

The public is invited to attend a discussion, "Teacher Education and Beyond: State, National, and Global Impacts,” taking place at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 23 in the Worsham Cinema at the University of Kentucky Gatton Student Center.

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UK launches new sport leadership bachelor’s degree

Beth Goins Jan 8, 2024

For the first time, the University of Kentucky is offering a bachelor’s degree in sport leadership. The Bachelor of Arts in Sport Leadership is based in the Department of Kinesiology and Health Promotion in the University of Kentucky College of Education and offers three tracks, two in collaboration with the College of Communication and Information.

More than 850 Named to Fall 2023 College of Education Dean's List

Beth Goins Jan 4, 2024

More than 850 College of Education students were honored for outstanding academic performance by being named to the Dean’s List during the Fall 2023 semester.

University of Kentucky Earns National Accreditation of Educator Preparation Programs

Amanda Nelson Jan 2, 2024

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University of Kentucky College of Education
103 Dickey Hall
Lexington, KY 40506-0017
(859) 257-6076

Student Recruitment
Jenna DeMastes
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(859) 218-2698

Undergraduate Academic Advising
Nate Hibbitts
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(859) 257-3429

Media Inquiries
Amanda Nelson
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Beth Goins
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Administration
Mary Henderson
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