The Graduate Certificate in Reseach Methods in Education (RMinE) provides students with the ability to specialize in education research methods that can be applied to a host of disciplines, e.g., social sciences, physical sciences, K-12 instruction/administration, and business. The certificate combines 12 hours of core courses and 3 hours of elective course work for a total of 15 hours. Students will receive a foundation in a range of approaches to research, including quantitative methods, assessment, evaluation, and measurement, which can be applied at the introductory level to their specific fields. The program is open to all University of Kentucky students admitted to the Graduate School who want to demonstrate they have completed rigorous course work in research methods.
Admission Requirements
Admissions procedures and student expectations will follow the guidelines in the University of Kentucky Graduate School’s Graduate Student Handbook and the specific policies of the EPE Graduate Student Handbook. Applications will be accepted each semester, and affiliated faculty will review applications and determine admission. No minimum GPA is required for admission.
Students will be required to submit an essay explaining their interest. To receive the graduate certificate, students must complete 15 credit hours in the designated courses. Students may switch out courses with approval from the Director. Students are required to complete each course with a B and maintain an overall 3.0 GPA for courses counted towards the graduate certificate. Accepted students will be required to meet with a member of the faculty to discuss appropriate courses. Students must submit a form to the Director of the Graduate Certificate which specifies what courses they have completed and a guided reflection paper receive their graduate certificate.
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