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Admissions Requirements

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Doctor of Education

Admission to the doctoral program is competitive and limited annually to one cohort of 12 highly qualified individuals. The EdD degree is open to individuals who possess a master's degree and at least five years of successful experience in education and who have demonstrated evidence of, or potential for, professional leadership. Preference will be given to those with a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies (CAGS) or its equivalent.

Admission to the EdD degree program is based on the following:

• Submission of the Plymouth State University Graduate Studies Admissions Application and appropriate application fees
• Official transcripts from regionally accredited colleges or universities indicating at minimum attainment of a masters degree
• Professional résumé or curriculum vita
• Professional writing sample displaying research and writing skills
• Three letters of recommendation that provide evidence of five years of experience, collaboration, and leadership in schools or education-related organizations
• On-campus interview conducted by the doctoral admissions committee

The application deadline for each cohort is April 15 of the year the cohort commences. For example, the next available cohort begins classes in the summer of 2010, and the application deadline is April 15, 2010. After that deadline, the Admissions Review Board will examine completed applications, choose those to be interviewed and draw a cohort of 12 from that applicant pool.

Apply online to the EdD in Learning, Leadership, and Community.