Office of Graduate Studies
Dr. Eric Yang, Interim Director
105/109 Cooperative Extension Building
Frankfort, KY 40601

Phone: (502) 597-6327
E‑mail: graduate.studies@kysu.edu

For all information about graduate studies, see the separate Graduate Catalog.

Graduate Studies

Kentucky State University offers programs of study that lead to eight master’s degrees: the Master of Science in Aquaculture/Aquatic Sciences, the Master of Business Administration, the Master of Science in Computer Science Technology, the Master of Science in  Environmental Studies, the Master of Interdisciplinary Behavioral Sciences, the Master of Public Administration (closed to new enrollment as of July 1st, 2023), and the Master of Arts in Special Education with Certification (LBD) as well as the Doctorate of Nursing Practice. These programs are described in the separate Graduate Catalog. 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.

Office of Graduate Studies

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 an advisor to the Graduate Student Association. The primary goals of the Director of Graduate Studies are 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.