Admissions Criteria for the Doctoral Program in Education

Program requirements for admission into the Doctoral Program in Education include:
  • Master’s degree in education or related field
  • Minimum Grade Point Average of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale from applicant’s master's program
  • Complete official transcripts from all university programs and courses (bachelors, masters and post-masters)
  • A minimum of three years of post-graduate employment
  • Current teaching or administrative license, or other comparable state licensure in related fields (if applicable)
  • Current curriculum vitae/résumé
  • Professional goals statement
  • Sample of scholarly writing (i.e. academic paper or publication)
  • Three letters of recommendation from academic or employment related professionals in the applicant's field that speak to their ability to be successful in a doctoral program
  • An interview with the Ed.D. Admissions Committee