The statement of purpose plays an important role in the admissions process. It is used by the admissions committee to learn more about you as a person, as a potential online doctoral student, and as a future administrator in higher education. The statement should, at a minimum
- Describe your professional goals and how the EdD in higher education administration will help you achieve those goals.
- In addition, we recommend your statement address the following:
- How your personal and academic background will contribute to your success as an online doctoral student. For example, you may discuss any educational, economic, cultural experiences that shape you as a candidate that will help the committee assess promise for success as a doctoral student. This can include past academic challenges.
- Pursuing a doctoral degree while working full-time can be a challenge. Describe how, if accepted, you plan to manage your work and academic time, what level of support you have from your supervisor, and any other information that will help the committee assess time available for doctoral study.
- What, if any, specific aspects of higher education interest you. Having identified areas of interest is not necessary to be considered for acceptance.
- The program has limited recruitment scholarships funding. If program cost will impose a financial hardship, please feel free to indicate in your statement that you would like to be considered for a recruitment scholarship. (Scholarships may not be used for summer enrollment.)