Admission to the Doctor of Education Program

All applicants must provide evidence that they possess the intellectual, professional, and social qualities necessary for successful completion of the program requirements.

Admissions Criteria

• Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution with a GPA of 3.2 or greater on a 4.0 scale;
• Letter of Intent detailing why the applicant wishes to engage in doctoral studies, the areas of study in which he or she wishes to specialize, his or her intended future use of the Ed.D. degree, and a description of his or her unique preparation and fitness for study in the field;
• Interview: The interview does not assess specific content knowledge. Rather, it is designed to assess the use of correct English grammar and language construction, clarity of expression, depth of understanding of educational issues, analytical ability and the ability to communicate as required by the program.

Required Documentation

• Application for admission;
• Official transcripts from all universities/colleges attended;
• Letter of Intent:
• Curriculum Vitae/Resume;
• Non-refundable Application Fee.

Selection Criteria

The admissions committee considers various indicators of an applicant’s ability to succeed in the doctoral program and, thus, for admission. At minimum students must have the following:

• Master’s Degree;
• Master’s G.P.A. of 3.2 or greater on a 4.0 scale.

In addition the committee will review the following required documentation:

• Letter of Intent;
• Curriculum Vitae/Resume;
• Interview.

Education Background

Applicants must have educational experience as a teacher (minimum of two years) or administrator (must include teaching experience) in a public, private, or higher education setting.

Among the applicants who meet the above criteria, those deemed most highly qualified will be interviewed by the Ed.D. Program faculty.

Admissions Process Timeline

Admission Deadlines:

Admission Deadlines are subject to change. Contact the Graduate Admissions office for current dates at (817) 531-4930.

Students will be notified of the admission decision by mail.

The Doctor of Education Program reserves the right to deny admission to any applicant as determined by the Doctor of Education Program faculty. All decisions by this committee are final and not subject to appeal.

Ed.D. Admissions Status

Unconditional Admission

Applicants to the Doctor of Education Program who have met all of the admission criteria are eligible for unconditional admission. The unconditionally admitted status can be postponed for up to 1 year without resubmitting an application to the program.

Conditional Admission

Students who do not meet all admission requirements may be considered for conditional admission. Conditional admission status will be for 12 credit hours in the program. Conditionally admitted students earning a grade less than a B in any of the courses within the first 12 hours will be dismissed from the program. Students admitted conditionally and who complete the first 12 hours with grades of B or higher in each course will have their status changed from conditional to unconditional.

Provisional Admission

Applicants lacking one or more official documents may be admitted provisionally for one semester only. Provisional status will not proceed past one semester, and a hold will be placed on all incomplete files which will prevent grades from being released and will prevent permission to register. Once all required documents are received and approved, students will be moved to full or conditional admission.

Orientation and Registration for the Doctor of Education Program

Graduate students are advised by the director of the program or her/his designee to facilitate course enrollment and academic program planning. To enroll, prospective students attend a mandatory orientation before the start of the program. Online registration is not available to doctoral students.

The orientation allows students to become familiar with the university and student services that it provides. Students will have the opportunity to learn more about their coursework and academic policies. A course schedule with required books is provided for the upcoming term. Registration will be processed by the administrative office.