Ed.D. Only Program Admission Requirements

• Master’s degree in Education or a related field with a GPA of 3.50 or higher on a 4.00 scale (Students with a GPA between 3.00-3.49 may apply for conditional admission)
• Official transcripts from a Regionally accredited graduate institution
• Advanced Standing: For those who hold the Superintendent Letter of Eligibility  advanced standing credits will be applied toward the degree.  For those who have completed a comparable program at an accredited institution, the Letter of Eligibility certification will apply toward the degree.  All submissions will be reviewed.
• Two current letters of recommendation from those holding leadership roles that can attest to your leadership abilities/potential and experiences, and the ability to succeed in the program (must be on letterhead).
• Copies of all certifications:
  

Ed.D. Option should include Administrative Certification (ie. Principal’s K-12 Certification) or Supervisory Certification (ie. Curriculum Supervisor, Special Education Supervisor), and Superintendent Letter of Eligibility certification (refer to advanced standing). All submissions will be reviewed to verify that candidates meet the necessary state requirements as they pertain to certification.

• A current resume or curriculum vitae. Please include current and past work experience related to administrative/supervisory role and scholarship (i.e. publications, presentations, etc.)
• A completed Applicant Data Sheet
• One page statement of career goals and degree objectives for pursuing PennWest’s Ed.D. in Education Administration and Leadership
• Writing Sample addressing the following topic: What impact does leadership have on a system?  The committee will utilize a rubric to assess the writing sample in the following areas:  response and exploration of the question/prompt, key points, vocabulary and sentence structure, and mechanics. (1-3 pages)

Ed.D. with Superintendent Letter of Eligibility Certification Program Admission Requirements

• ‍‍Master’s degree in Education or a related field with a GPA of 3.50 or higher on a 4.00 scale (Students with a GPA between 3.00-3.49 may apply for conditional admission)
• Official transcripts from a Regionally accredited graduate institution
• Two current letters of recommendation from those holding leadership roles that can attest to your leadership abilities/potential and experiences, and the ability to succeed in the program (must be on letterhead
• Copies of all certifications:

SLE + Ed.D. Option should include Administrative Certification (ie. Principal’s K-12 Certification) or Supervisory Certification (ie. Curriculum Supervisor, Special Education Supervisor). All submissions will be reviewed to verify that candidates meet the necessary state requirements as they pertain to certification.

SLE + Ed.D. Option - Candidates must also meet the current Pennsylvania Department of Education requirements that are specified on the PDE website. These requirements include but are not limited to “evidence of six years of satisfactory school experience, of which three must be in a supervisory or an administrative capacity.”

• A current resume or curriculum vitae. Please include current and past work experience related to administrative/supervisory role and scholarship (i.e. publications, presentations, etc.)
• A completed Applicant Data Sheet
• Writing Sample addressing the following topic: What impact does leadership have on a system?  The committee will utilize a rubric to assess the writing sample in the following areas:  response and exploration of the question/prompt, key points, vocabulary and sentence structure, and mechanics.  (1-3 pages)
• One page statement of career goals and degree objectives for pursuing PennWest’s Ed.D. in Education Administration and Leadership