EARN YOUR EDD
Our online EdD in Educational Leadership program is designed for mid-career professionals in education or administration who hold a master’s degree and who can demonstrate at least three years’ experience. Applicants who choose the K–12 Leadership concentration should also hold a clear, renewable teaching license in their state.
Submitting Your Application – Online EdD in Educational Leadership
Candidates seeking admission to the online EdD will be required to submit evidence of the following:
- A master’s degree in a field related to the student’s preferred area of concentration with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above, which was earned from a regionally accredited institution.
- Official graduate and undergraduate transcripts.
- A resume showing professional experience. A minimum of three years’ relevant experience is recommended.
- Faculty may request a personal interview.
- A written statement of professional goals and topic of research interest.
- A 750–1500-word sample of the applicant’s writing abilities.
- Evidence that non-U.S. applicants have received a minimum score of 550 (written), 213 (computer) or 79 (Internet) on the TOEFL examination.
Submitting Your Application – Doctoral Completion (ABD Program)
To qualify for admission to our EdD in Educational Leadership ABD completion program, you must provide:
- Proof of ABD or Advanced to Doctoral Candidacy status from a regionally accredited institution (for example, evidence of completion of comprehensive exams or other similar requirements indicating you have completed your doctoral coursework)
- Official graduate transcripts showing completion courses in research methodology, including statistics
- A resume showing professional experience and academic scholarship
- Evidence that you have received a minimum score of 550 (written), 213 (computer) or 79 (internet) on the TOEFL examination if English is not your first language.
A personal interview with a member of the graduate faculty representing the applicant’s preferred area of concentration may be requested.
Help create a better future for your students by taking your place among education’s leaders. Contact Alverno College about our online EdD program or apply now!