An undergraduate grade point average of 2.50 or above. A graduate grade point average of 3.25 or above with no deficiencies in the chosen area of advanced graduate study. Submission of five letters of recommendation, two from former teachers, supporting the applicant's admission to the educational specialist degree program. The doctoral degree in educational administration prepares educational leaders for a variety of settings in kindergarten through grade 12, higher education, government, and industry. A minimum of 72 hours of graduate work beyond the bachelor's degree is required plus the successful completion of a dissertation.
Course work is delivered through a combination of campus-based classes and innovative technologies.
Residency requirements are flexible to meet the demands of today's professional. Three innovative paths, the Wednesday Residency , the Urban School Leadership Specialization , are available. Each cohort group consists of ten to 15 students drawn from the superintendency and central office, all levels of principalship, administrators of regional service centers, and administrators from higher education. Residency, a culminating experience preceding completion of the dissertation, consists of a total of 24 hours of educational administration and foundation course work offered on Wednesdays during the fall and spring academic terms. Students must enroll in each academic term within the same academic year and be prepared to make a total commitment to this unique learning experience each Wednesday.