Graduate Admissions

Admission to our doctoral programs is highly selective and competitive.

Each doctoral program has unique admissions requirements, visit the program pages below to view the specific requirements.

• Doctor of Education, Educational Leadership concentration
• Doctor of Education, Higher Education Administration concentration
• Doctor of Education, Jewish Education Leadership concentration
• Doctor of Education, Organizational Leadership Communication concentration
• Doctorate in Law and Policy
• Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy

Admissions requirements include the following:

1. Online application
2. Statement of purpose (500–1000 words): identifies your educational goals and expectations of the program; please be aware that the University's academic policy on plagiarism applies to your statement of purpose
3. Professional resume
4. Official undergraduate transcripts: must be provided in a stamped and sealed envelope from the institution(s), stating degree conferral and date
5. Two letters of recommendation: from individuals who have either academic or professional knowledge of your capabilities such as a faculty member, colleague, or mentor, preferably one from your current employer
6. English Language Proficiency Proof: students for whom English is not their primary language must submit one of the following:
   • Official associate or bachelor's degree transcript from an accredited college or university in the U.S, stating degree conferral and date
   • TOEFL, IELTS, or TOEIC scores

The following Master’s degree programs have additional admissions requirements. Visit the program pages to learn more:

• Master of Science in Applied Nutrition
• Master of Science in Respiratory Care Leadership

Admissions requirements include the following:

1. Online application
2. Statement of purpose (500–1000 words): identifies your educational goals and expectations from the program; please be aware that the University's academic policy on plagiarism applies to your statement of purpose
3. Professional resume
4. Official undergraduate transcripts: must be provided in a stamped and sealed envelope from the institution(s), stating degree conferral and date
5. English language proficiency proof: ONLY for non-native English speakers for whom English is not their primary language must submit one of the following:
   • Official associate or bachelor's degree transcript from an accredited college or university in the U.S., stating degree conferral and date
   • TOEFL, IELTS or TOEIC scores

Admissions requirements include the following:

1. Online application: to take courses without applying to a degree or certificate program select "Personal and Professional Enrichment" on your application
2. Proof of bachelor's degree completion through the following:
   • Copy of bachelor's degree diploma
   • Copy of bachelor's degree transcript
   • Official bachelor's degree transcript


If you wish to pursue a degree or certificate program in the future, you will be required to complete the formal admissions process for that program. Courses taken outside a designated program may not apply or transfer.

We offer several educational licensure programs that lead to initial and professional teach licensure. Each program has unique admissions requirements, visit the program pages below for the specific requirements.

• Initial Licensure: Teacher in Context
• Initial Licensure: Special Education Licensure
• Professional Licensure: Mathematics
• Professional Licensure: Science
• Professional Licensure: Special Education
• Principal Licensure: Principal Residency Network
• 2011 Summer Institute