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
• An official report of scores, no more than 5 years old, from the Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
• Complete official transcripts from all college programs and courses
• 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
• A written essay to assess organized thinking and writing skills
• Evidence of past scholarship such as; previous publications, presentations and workshops
• Recommendations from three educational professionals
• An interview with the Director of the Ed.D Program and the Doctoral Admissions Committee
• Advanced computer skills necessary for blended learning