Selection Criteria

The most highly qualified applicants among the pool will be admitted into the program. Applications will be evaluated and selected according to the following criteria:

  • Academic ability to successfully complete doctoral study, as evidenced by the successful completion of baccalaureate and master's degree earned at a regionally accredited institution or institutions maintaining a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 in upper-division and graduate study combined, or the applicant has completed equivalent academic preparation as determined by the appropriate campus authority
  • Strong writing and oral communication skills and conceptual/analytical skills, as indicated by letters of recommendation, writing samples, and interview.
  • Demonstrated success and substantial leadership experience in the field of education as evidenced by professional experience and strong letters of recommendation.
  • Clear professional and scholarly goals in keeping with the mission and vision of the program as evidenced by the candidate’s personal statement.
  • Evidence of the dispositions reflective of the mission and vision of the program based on letters of reference and a personal interview