Admissions Deadline: April 1 (for fall semester start). Applicants should ensure that all of the required materials are submitted by that date.
Admissions Requirements
Bachelor’s degree and master’s degree (in the K-12 track, many students also have a certificate in educational leadership, including certification as a school building or district leader.)
Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate study.
Professional or academic writing sample.
A personal essay (500 words) describing your interest in this program, including your core beliefs about educational leadership in relation to issues of inclusion and equity; potential research ideas, such as issues central to your leadership and experience; future plans after you have earned your doctorate; and how you plan to finance your studies.
3 letters of recommendation.
A résumé or CV.
GRE not required.
Financial Support
Applicants who are currently working in educational leadership positions can often get district reimbursement for this doctoral program.
