Education, Ph.D.

Application Deadline: November 15. Applications are reviewed in December and early January for matriculation in the following fall. Applicants should ensure that all of the required materials are submitted by that date.

Applications for this program will open on Sept. 1, 2025.

Admissions Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree; master’s degree in education or related fields
  • Official transcript of all undergraduate and graduate study
  • Personal statement
  • Professional/academic writing sample
  • Resume or CV
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • GRE is optional (not required)
  • International students: TOEFL or IELTS scores

Financial Support

Program Contacts

Breana Nieves Vergara, Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions and Recruitment
bknieves@syr.edu|315.443.2505
Breana Nieves Vergara
Cathy Engstrom, Associate Professor; Faculty Director for Graduate Studies
cmengstr@syr.edu|315.443.4763
Cathy Engstrom