They understand firsthand the challenges facing administrators today and are experts in the practical application of education theory. The department also offers master's and specialist degrees in general and educational administration. Back to the top Admission requirements Each spring, a doctoral program committee in the Department of Educational Administration and Community Leadership reviews applicants' credentials and conducts interviews. To be considered for an interview, an applicant must have three years of professional education experience, a master's degree in education and acceptable GRE or MAT scores. Each applicant writes a short essay outlining how the program will facilitate his or her professional goals and a problem analysis.
Applicants also submit a recent resume of educational and related experiences.
Following interviews, the committee selects doctoral candidates to join the fall cohort. To be accepted into the program, applicants must commit to the program for a minimum of three years of part-time attendance. Limited opportunities for graduate assistantships are available for full-time students. Back to the top The Ed. The structure of the Ed.