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Ed.D. Admission Requirements
Admission Requirements for Concentrations
Admission requirements for each concentration include:
Community College/Higher Education:
- Master's degree from an accredited institution of higher education
Curriculum and Instruction:
- Master's degree
- Principal/superintendent licensure, C&I licensure, and/or extensive leadership experience
- Minimum 3 years teaching experience
Educational Administration:
- Master's degree
- Principal licensure
- Preferred administrative experience
Admission Requirements
- Minimum GPA of 3.5 in graduate work
- Acceptable scores on the Graduate Record Examination
- Three references from people in leadership roles who are familiar with the applicant's leadership skills or people in higher education who are familiar with the applicant's academic performance
- Resume
- An interview with program faculty
- An impromptu writing sample at the time of the interview will be required







