Kentucky State University offers programs of study that lead to six Masters Degrees: the Master of Science in

to six Masters Degrees: the Master of Science in Aquaculture/Aquatic Sciences, the Master of Business Administration, the Master of Science in Computer Science, the Master of Public Administration, and the Master of Arts in Special Education with Certification (LBD). These programs are described in the following pages. Kentucky State University strives to maintain the highest quality graduate programs and excellence among graduate faculty. The Graduate Programs at Kentucky State University seek to recruit students of high potential, readiness, and motivation for success in graduate studies and, following graduation, continued professional accomplishment.

Kentucky State University offers programs of study that lead to:

These programs are described under the Graduate Program Descriptions section of this catalogue. The descriptions include program specific requirements.

Vision Statement of Graduate Studies

Kentucky State University Graduate Studies shall be recognized as “The Star of Graduate Education with a Global Perspective.”

The Kentucky State University Graduate Studies embraces and supports all aspects of the University’s vision, mission, and strategic goals. Accordingly, KSU Graduate Studies programs shall provide an enriching academic environment for the development of leaders with world-class expertise to contribute significantly towards solving increasingly complex issues of diverse global society.

academic environment for the development of leaders with world-class expertise to contribute significantly towards solving increasingly complex issues of diverse global society.

Kentucky State University Graduate Studies strives to maintain the highest quality graduate programs and excellence among graduate faculty and students. The Graduate Programs seek to recruit students of high potential, readiness, and motivation for success in graduate studies and, following graduation, continued professional accomplishment. In support of these broad goals, the following measurable goals are specified based on the University’s 2016-2020 strategic goals:

Goal 1: Increase graduate enrollment by 2.5% each year, over the next five years.

Goal 2: Increase graduate student retention rates by 1.5% each year, over the next five years.

Goal 3: Grow and enhance quality of graduate programs.

Goal 4: Exemplify best professional practices for continuous improvement in Graduate Studies business processes, operations, and client service.

The Office of Graduate Studies facilitates the development and improvement of graduate programs and supports student success and progress toward graduation. The Office oversees graduate admissions. The Director of Graduate Studies serves as advisor to the Graduate Student Association. The primary goals of the Director of Graduate Studies are to graduate program success and graduate student success. These are to be achieved through the Office of Graduate Studies with the support and aid of the Graduate Council and the Graduate Faculty.

The Graduate Council develops and monitors policies relating to the graduate programs, graduate students, and graduate faculty. The Director of Graduate Studies chairs the Graduate Council. The Council serves to inform and advise the Director of Graduate Studies in pursuit of the Director's duties in graduate admissions, program review, graduate student concerns, and graduate faculty concerns. The Graduate Council is composed of representatives