Bachelor’s degree requirement: Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) from a regionally accredited institution. 

Official transcripts: Must submit official transcripts for all previous academic work (undergraduate and any graduate) sent directly from issuing institutions. 

Standardized tests: Some programs require GMAT, GRE, or MAT, depending on the program’s admission requirements. 

Letters of recommendation, interview, and program-specific materials: Many graduate programs require letters of professional or academic recommendation, sometimes an interview, and other supplemental materials. 

For doctoral / Ed.D. in Leadership program:

  • A master’s or professional degree is prerequisite, with a minimum GPA of 3.0. 

  • No GRE required (for the Ed.D. program). 

  • Additional materials: virtual interview, writing sample or critique, letters of recommendation, resume / CV. 

Program-specific requirements (example: Education / MEd):

  • For MEd in Instructional Leadership, MEd in Learner-Centered Practices, MEd in Learner-Centered Systems, etc.: a bachelor’s degree + minimum GPA 2.75 (or 3.0 in last 30 hours) is required. 

  • Must submit transcripts, personal essay, letters of recommendation, resume.