Admission Requirements

  • A master’s degree from a recognized college or university
  • A cumulative weighted average of at least a 70% (U of S grade system equivalent) in the last two years of study (i.e. 60 credit units)
  • Language Proficiency Requirements: Proof of English proficiency will be required for international applicants and for applicants whose first language is not English. See the College of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Academic Policies in this Catalogue for more information
  • A minimum of 5 years direct educational leadership experience in organizational and educational contexts
  • Portfolio of work, including:
    • Statement of educational leadership development goals
    • Statement of problem of practice interests
    • Samples of professional and scholarly work
    • CV/Resume that includes detailed evidence of leadership experience
    • Letters of recommendation
  • Interview

Degree Requirements

Students must maintain continuous registration in EADM 998.0.

A minimum of 30 credit units coursework, including the following:

  • GPS 960.0
  • GPS 961.0
  • EADM 862.3
  • EADM 863.3
  • EADM 864.3
  • EADM 865.3
  • EADM 866.3
  • EADM 867.3
  • EADM 868.3
  • EADM 869.3
  • EADM 990.0
  • EADM 998.0
  • a minimum of 6 credit units of approved electives at the 800-level
  • doctoral candidacy assessment