Admissions
Admissions criteria for the Educational Leadership PhD program
Apply to the Educational Leadership PhD program through the Graduate School website.
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.
GRE is not required.
Required Materials
- Online application
- Two letters of reference
- Personal statement
- Transcripts
- Resume/CV
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.