Doctor of Education in Instructional Leadership

How to Apply

If you would like more information about our Ed.D. program in Instructional Leadership, please contact the Division of Graduate Studies: 203.837.8244.

Please submit:

  1. A completed application form.
  2. Evidence of five years of full-time professional experience in a K-12 setting:
    1. a copy of your educator certificate(s) and;
    2. a letter from an administrator who works in an accredited institution.
  3. A one- to two-page résumé.
  4. A $100 nonrefundable application fee.
  5. Official transcripts from all colleges and universities that you have attended; a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 for all previous graduate course work is required.
  6. An official score on the GRE or MAT (taken within the past 5 years). In addition, the TOEFL is required for all international students.
  7. Three recommendations (download recommendation form).
  8. Immunization records
  9. Proof of citizenship if born in a country other than the U.S.

    For additional information, please contact the program Coordinator. Contact information is located at www.wcsu.edu/EdD.

Selected candidates will be contacted for follow up interviews in the spring.

All materials should be sent to:

Doctoral Admissions Review Committee
Division of Graduate Studies
Western Connecticut State University
181 White Street Danbury, CT 06810
Website: www.wcsu.edu/EdD
E-mail: graduateadmissions@wcsu.edu

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