Admissions

Admissions criteria for the Educational Leadership PhD program

If you are interested in applying to the Educational Leadership doctoral program, you may submit your materials to the Graduate School. 

Application Timeline

To be considered for fall admission, please submit all materials by January 2. 

Prerequisites

The doctoral specialization in Educational Leadership is designed for professionals with a master's degree and previous experience related to PreK-12 education, including policy or other education work. 

Admission to the Educational Leadership program is open to people anywhere in the world. However, because the major focus of the program is on U.S. K-12 schools, applicants should have knowledge of—and, preferably, some experience in—that context.

Required Materials

  • Online application
  • Two letters of reference
  • Personal statement
  • Transcripts
  • Resume/CV
  • GRE is not required

We look for students who can demonstrate the ability to write clearly and coherently through their personal statements and articulate their area of interest within educational leadership. 

Contact

For additional questions or information, contact jeiseman [at] educ [dot] umass [dot] edu (Jeff Eiseman).