Doctorate of Education in Educational Leadership

The Doctoral degree in Educational Leadership program is committed to creating leaders with the knowledge and skills to make educational institutions better places for children, adolescents, and adults of all ages.

The program with its specializations, lays the foundation for careers in a variety of educational settings: PK-12, community colleges, vocational schools, and universities. The program is oriented toward the application of theory and knowledge derived from researching practical problems.

This program is a member of the Carnegie Project on Education Doctorate (CPED).

To be admitted to the doctoral program in educational leadership, prospective candidates must first meet all requirements for graduate admission to UT Rio Grande Valley, as well as the other requirements listed below: Master’s degree in Education or related field with a minimum GPA of 3.0 Three professional letters of recommendation from academic or professional sources Personal statement maximum of five pages double spaced, including the following headings: Purpose for Pursuing an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership; Description of Professional Goals; and Commitment and Dedication Resume showing professional presentations, publications, grants, recognitions, (e.g., honors and awards for leadership, teaching, academics), five years full- time leadership, supervisory experiences or classroom experience (college/university level, school/district, business, military, regional, state-level, international, other), leadership activity in community organizations, professional associations, or community service Writing sample following the guideline provided by the program Participation of finalists in the program’s Assessment Center, a day-long session to evaluate the applicant’s verbal, written, and analytical skills IELTS – 6.5 TOFEL ibt – 79 TOFEL pbt – 550