Program Requirements
1) Completed master’s degree (any subject)
2) GPA of no less than 3.0
No Graduate Exams
Graduate exams (GRE, GMAT, etc.) are NOT required for admittance to the program.
Early Admissions Deadline
November 1
Submit Online Application
Submit Required Documents
- Official Transcripts
- Reference Forms
- Doctoral Portfolio (Cover Letter and Resume/CV)
Complete Writing Assessment
Schedule Interview
MOre information
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Applicants must provide official transcripts for all higher education coursework, including the transcript for your Master’s Degree from an accredited institution. You must have completed a minimum of 18 hours of coursework in administration, management, or leadership or have equivalent experiences. Official copies of the transcripts can be emailed to gradstudies@tarleton.edu or mailed to:
College of Graduate Studies
Tarleton State University
Attn: Educational Leadership Ed.D. Applications
Box T-0350
Stephenville, Texas 76402
Should I include ALL of my transcripts? Even if I didn’t graduate from that institution?
Yes, you should submit ALL transcripts for courses included in any of your completed degrees, even if it a course that was transferred from another institution.
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