School of Education graduate education degree admission requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution
• Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher
• A completed application
• Application fee of $65 for select on-campus programs (does not apply to online and hybrid programs)
• Official transcripts from all universities or colleges and other post-secondary educational institutions (including trade schools) attended
• Two professional or academic letters of recommendation
• Resume
• Personal statement or essay
• Additional requirements for international students

Note: some programs may require a teaching certificate or degree beyond what is listed above. Please consult the admissions criteria for the specific program you are interested in prior to starting an application.

EdD in Advanced Executive Leadership degree admission requirements

• Academic transcripts indicating completion of both bachelor's and master's degrees from regionally accredited institutions with a minimum 3.5 graduate GPA.
• Applicants to this program must hold a valid, unexpired passport that permits international travel. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be eligible for enrollment. 
• Resume/CV indicating 5+ years of experience in a senior-level leadership position
• Three (3) professional letters of recommendation (one must be from a supervisor)
• Two Personal Essays:
  • A thorough description of a problem of practice you want to address that is the basis for your interest in this program (maximum 500 words)
  • A reflective essay on your perspectives on leadership, including how you need to develop as a leader to resolve your problem of practice, and how this executive leadership degree would help you to do so (maximum 1,000 words)
• Verification of ability to attend hybrid sessions (typically provided by employer)
EdD in Educational Leadership and Management degree admission requirements

EdD in Educational Leadership and Management degree admission requirements

• Master's degree and bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
• Graduate GPA of 3.5 or higher 
• A completed application
• Official transcripts from all universities or colleges and other post-secondary educational institutions (including trade schools) attended
• Resume indicating at least 3 years of work experience relevant to the applicant's professional goals
• Three letters of recommendation (professional or academic)
• The EdD program also requires a three-part written submission, along with other optional supplemental materials. Please visit the EdD admissions page to review all admission requirements
• Additional requirements for international students

PhD in Education degree admission requirements

• Master’s degree and bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution 
• Minimum graduate GPA of 3.25 (3.5 is preferred)
• A completed application
• Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
• Application fee of $65
• Official transcripts from all universities or colleges and other post-secondary educational institutions (including trade schools) attended
• GRE test scores are not required. TOEFL scores are required for international applicants or students who earned a degree outside the US
• Essay that describes career goals and includes research interests. The essay should include how the applicant’s research interests align with specific School of Education faculty.
• Resume
• Three Letters of recommendation
• Statement of Purpose (centering on how the applicant seeks to develop research that focuses on, and includes aspects of, social justice and equity in education). The applicant should be sure to visit the School of Education’s faculty page to identify faculty members with similar research interests.
• Program writing prompt: Within the School of Education PhD program, social justice is central to our program and course structure. Can you address how social justice and diversity issues relate to your potential research focus? If you have not had direct experience in this area, please tell us about your aspirations of infusing social justice and diversity scholarship into your potential research focus.
• Additional requirements for international students

Graduate Degree in Education Admissions Deadlines

Application deadlines vary among master's, EdD, and Phd programs. For more information about application deadlines, please consult the list of programs on the Graduate Admissions page.