Applicants must hold a master’s or other post-baccalaureate professional graduate level degree from a regionally-accredited institution of higher education. Applicants should have a minimum graduate GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale, have two years of post-baccalaureate work experience, and have experience in, or potential for, leadership positions. Admission is based on a review of a total profile with careful attention to the fit between the needs of the student and what the program has to offer.
Each applicant must submit the following information:
- A completed application providing demographic, employment, and academic information
- Copies of the Graduate Record Exam taken within the past three years reflecting quantitative, verbal, and analytical writing scores
- Three letters of recommendation as per the format provided in the application package
- Transcripts of all previous college work
- A resume delineating the scope, responsibilities, and functions of all positions held within the past five years
- A Statement of Purpose (limited to 500 words) that summarizes the value of the doctoral study for personal and professional growth and development and that reflects educational and professional experiences that serve as the foundation for doctoral study
Applicants for whom English is not their first language may be required to submit scores on Test of English as a Foreign Language and Test of Written English along with a financial declaration and supporting documentation.
All applicants who meet admission requirements will be required to attend an on-campus personal interview.