Admission Requirements
For Minimum Admission and Degree requirements please click on the link below
In addition to the general requirements given in the Minimum Admission and Degree Requirements, the Theory and Policy Studies program specifies the following for admission to the Doctor of Education program:
- The applicant should hold a Master’s degree with specialization in Educational Administration or an equivalent degree. Additional coursework may be required from those who do not have a background in administrative studies. A qualifying research paper (QRP) will be required.
- The applicant must be in a successful leadership position in education; or must have held a leadership position successfully; or must demonstrate potential for leadership. Evidence of this will be provided by at least one letter of reference that the applicant secures from a senior administrator to whom the applicant has reported, commenting on the applicant’s achievement in identifying and solving educational problems; ability to lead others; accomplishments; and awareness of current social and educational issues. A curriculum vitae must be submitted.
- The applicant must also furnish at least one letter of reference from a professor under whom the applicant has studied, commenting on the applicant’s scholarly achievement.