Apply — Educational Leadership Ph.D.
Educational Leadership — Doctor of Education (Ph.D.)
Department of Educational Leadership and Sport Management
Application Checklist/Information
Deadline, Fall only: PRIORITY December 01 | closes Feb 15.
Although late applications may be considered, the department cannot guarantee an admission decision will be made prior to the start of the semester for which you apply.
NOTE: Degree and certification programs in Educational Leadership do not accept state of Washington tuition waivers. This includes the Ph.D. program.
Step One – Know…..
Here’s a “checklist” of information you’ll need when you apply.
01. WSU Graduate School general application requirements (including application fee).
once in GradCAS search for Washington State University (program name)
02. Current resume or vitae documenting your educational attainments and highlighting any education related work and/or research experience.
03. Letter of Intent / Statement of Purpose. Please provide a written statement of your scholarly and professional objectives, and how you believe your enrollment in Washington State University’s Ed.D. program will advance these objectives. Your statement should be no more than two pages, single-spaced, and must include the following:
a) A summary of your beliefs and/or values about leadership
b) A description of leadership or other life experience that relates to graduate study,
c) Your scholarly and/or research interests as an educational leader
d) The unique contributions you would bring to the graduate degree program and community of scholar- practitioners.
04. Academic Writing Sample (i.e., literature review, academic research paper or published article).
05. Three letters of reference. The letters of recommendation should address your
(a) scholarship,
(b) facility with written, oral, and interpersonal communication,
(c) leadership and/or interpersonal skills. (Please do not send placement files.) Two of these letters should be from persons from whom you have taken previous coursework, and one letter should come from an education leader for whom you have worked. If you are unable to contact previous professors, letters should be from individuals qualified to address your ability to be successful academically and professionally. All of the letters should address your qualifications as a potential doctoral student.
06. Complete Educational History and Transcripts from any colleges/universities:
• Where any degrees have been granted or are expected.
• That show any graded bachelor’s work and/or graduate-level work (including doctoral) taken after the bachelor’s degree.
• Unofficial copies may be uploaded with your Graduate School application for application review. If admitted, you will be required to submit official copies to the WSU Graduate School.
Official WSU Transcripts are NOT required for coursework taken at WSU.
07. International Students must meet the university’s English proficiency and funding requirements. Please view the current requirements.
08. If applicable, copies of currently held education certificates, front and back.