Doctor of Education in Leadership

Program Coordinator

Admission Deadlines

Additional Links
Dr. Gerald Siegrist Fall Semester: March 15 Retention/Dismissal/Readmission Policy
Email:
siegrist@valdosta.edu		 Spring Semester: None Graduation Requirements
Phone: 229-333-5633

Summer Semester: None

Department of Curriculum, Leadership, and Technology

Admission Requirements

Required Documents

Admission Requirements

Online Graduate Application
  • Application Fee $35 (credit or debit card and e-checks accepted)
  • Apply Online

One Official Transcript from each institution where you have previously enrolled (undergraduate and graduate).

(Transcripts of coursework completed in-residence at VSU will be obtained by the Graduate School
  • Must hold a master’s degree from a regionally- accredited institution.
  • Minimum graduate GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 Scale. GPA will be calculated on all attempted graduate coursework.

Graduate Record Exam

or 

Miller Analogies Test
  • GRE and MAT scores are only one of the factors considered in admissions decisions. These test scores are not the sole criteria for admission.
  • Minimum GRE Requirements:
    • Verbal score of 425/148; Quantitative score of 425/140, and Analytical score of 3.5 (old scoring system - 425)
  • Minimum MAT Requirements:
    • New scoring system - 390. Old scoring system - 36.

Doctor of Education Biographical Career Goal Statement (writing sample)

(Instructions)
  • The Doctor of Education Biographical Career Goal Statement will serve as a writing sample.

Three Recommendations

(General Recommendation Form Required)
  • Recommendations from professionals who can assess professional qualifications & potential for successfully completing the program.
Resume
  • Must have 3 years minimum acceptable school or related agency experience.

VSU Medical Form

Page 1 of Medical Form

Page 2 of Medical Form
  • The form must be completed and signed by the student/applicant.
  • This form must be received prior to enrollment, NOT prior to admission.
  • Applicants who are currently enrolled, and those who attended VSU in the past, are not required to resubmit the Medical Form

Verification of Lawful Presence

(Effective Fall 2011 for applicants who believe they qualify for in-state tuition or a residency waiver.)
  • This is not required for individuals who do not qualify for in-state tuition or a residency waiver.
  • This must be received prior to enrollment (if applicable), NOT prior to admission.
  • Citizenship documentation is needed for any applicant who wishes to be considered for in-state tuition.
  • Complete list of accepted documents and information on residency.

Unless otherwise indicated above, all required documents must be received on or before the admission deadline for your file to be reviewed. It is the applicant's responsibility to allow adequate time for document delivery and to en-sure receipt of documents. Please allow at least 7-10 days for delivery by mail.

Important Program Information

Petition for Admission by Exception

  • Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements stated above may submit a request for admission by exception to the Graduate School.
  • The petition should be in the form of a letter.  It should state any extenuating circumstances the applicant wishes to have considered and must state why the applicant believes that he or she will be successful if admitted to the program. The letter should be addressed to the Departmental Doctoral Admissions Committee.  The letter should be submitted as part of the application packet. 

Doctoral candidates considered for admission by the Doctoral Admissions Committee may be required to appear for an interview before final decisions are rendered.

International Applicants 

International applicants must meet all admission criteria and documentation requirements as defined by the program, however, additional documentation may be required.  Please review the information below for specific information and guidelines.

  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Exam or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) – Applicants whose first language is not English (based on country of citizenship) must submit official scores on the TOEFL exam or IELTS exam. International applicants whose first language is not English but who have earned a bachelor’s degree or higher from a U.S. institution may be exempt from the TOEFL/IELTS requirement.
  • Certificate of Finances- The Certificate of Finance is required of any applicant requiring a student visa to enter the United States to complete his or her studies. This document is considered a part of the application for admission and applications will not be reviewed without this document.  Applicants who do not require an I-20 student visa to complete their studies are exempt from this requirement.
  • Evaluation of International Transcripts - Applicants who have completed coursework at an institution outside of the United States must submit a course-by-course evaluation of the coursework.  This transcript evaluation must be completed by an international education credentials evaluation service such as Josef Silny, ECE, etc.  The transcript evaluation does not replace the transcript requirement. Official transcripts are still required.

Admission Classifications

  • The Doctor of Education Leadership program ONLY admits Regular Status students. 

  • Probationary Status is not available for Doctor of Education programs at Valdosta State University.

  • Irregular Admission is not available for Doctor of Education programs at Valdosta State University

Admission Questions 

For admission questions about this program, please contact the Graduate School by phone, email, or stop by our office.
  • Call Us: 229-333-5694 or toll free 800-618-1878, Option #5

 

 

 

 

 

 
  • Visit Us: Psychology Building (Main Campus), Third Floor, Suite 3100

 

 

 

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