Applicants for the educational administration concentration should hold a full-time position in an educational setting with at least three years of full-time experience recommended. Applicants submit contact information for one (preferably current) supervisor reference. The statement of purpose should address the items below. Applicants are encouraged to use the prompts as headings in their statement and to keep the statement succinct and to the point (no more than 5 pages, please):
- Tell us about yourself, your professional goals, and how the Ed.D will help you achieve those goals.
- Discuss your academic strengths and weaknesses, including any additional explanation for your transcripts.
- How do you define educational leadership? What is needed in the roles of educational leaders today?
- As a full-time employee, motivation and support will be essential to your success as a full-time doctoral student. Provide relevant examples from your past that demonstrate your motivation and capacity to succeed. This is an opportunity for you to highlight areas of particular strength.