Joint Ed.D. Admissions Requirements

1. Completion of master’s degree in education or a closely related field, normally at one of the participating CSUs. In exceptional cases, students may be admitted who have earned a master’s degree from a rigorous program at another institution.
2. Two sets of official transcripts of all post-secondary academic work. A 3.0 GPA in undergraduate work is the normal minimum requirement for admission to doctoral study. The GPA earned in a master's degree program also will be considered.
3. A Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test Score taken within the past five years.
4. Three letters of recommendation from individuals who have knowledge of the applicant’s professional competency, leadership potential, and capacity to benefit from the Ed.D. program.
5. A writing sample (thesis, project, or portfolio or an academic article)
6. Completion and submission of the University of California, Irvine Application for Graduate Admission and the CSU/UCI Joint Ed.D. Supplementary Application Form
7. A personal interview typically is required for candidates meeting basic admission standards

Last update: 3/23/06