Program Overview

Program Overview

The Ed.D. program prepares scholarly practitioners for leadership positions in teacher training institutions, state education agencies, and public school districts.

Program Duration

• The Ed.M. program can be completed by a student attending full-time in a calendar year.
• The M.S. or M.A. often takes longer.
• The Ed.M. with licensure typically takes two years to complete.
• Doctoral programs usually require five years of full-time study.

Admission Requirements

• Interested applicants should submit the following information:
  • A statement of purpose
  • Updated resume
  • Official transcripts from all colleges attended
  • Three letters of recommendation
• A scholarly writing sample in English (e.g., a master's thesis, article, or academic paper) is required for application to a doctoral program.

International Applicants

• International applicants must submit TOEFL scores.
• The Department of Curriculum and Instruction's TOEFL requirement for full status admission is greater than 102.
• The minimum score for limited status is:
  • 550 on the paper-based test
  • 79 on the internet-based test
  • 213 on the computer-based test
• International applicants must also submit a Declaration and Certification of Finances.
• TOEFL or IELTS scores must be less than two years old from the first day of class at the proposed term of entry in order to be valid.
• Individual academic programs may require a higher score or evidence of spoken English language proficiency.

Additional Details

• For additional details, refer to the Graduate College Handbook English Proficiency Requirement for Admission.
• Note: The master's with teacher licensure program only admits students for the fall term.