Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership Ed.D

Admission to the doctoral program is competitive and it will not be possible to accept all qualified applicants into a doctoral cohort. Doctoral students are mentored and supported by the doctoral faculty and the number of students admitted each year must be strictly limited so that we can provide an outstanding doctoral experience to each cohort.

Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership Eligibility Requirements

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Have a Bachelor’s degree and a relevant Master’s degree
  • Have at least three years of successful experience in education after completing your Bachelor’s degree
  • Have a record of leadership as a teacher, leader, and/or manager.
  • Administrative certification and 2 years of administrative experience are strongly preferred

Applicants should submit the following credentials to the School of Education Admissions Office:

  • Completed application and application fee of $80
  • Two References and One Nomination Letter
  • A statement of purpose essay
  • Official copies of transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate work
  • GRE scores on the Verbal, Quantitative, and Analytical tests or Miller Analogies Test (MAT) scores
  • An Electronic Portfolio, or Professional Resume Plus a Work Sample
  • An interview with the Doctoral Committee