Educational Leadership, Ed.D.

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

Program Contacts

Breana Nieves Vergara, Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions and Recruitment
bknieves@syr.edu|315.443.2505
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George Theoharis, Professor
gtheohar@syr.edu|315.443.9079
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