Admissions Guidelines for the Doctoral Programs or the Ed.S. in Educational Technology

RECOMMENDED SUBMISSION DEADLINES (See notes)

• Fall Start
  • February 1 (priority review). No review after July 1.
• Summer Start
  • February 1 (priority review), No review after March 31.
• Spring Start
  • October 1 (priority review), No review after November 15.

NOTES:

(Ed Tech) The Graduate College application for the Ed.D./EdTech program may only allow you to choose “Fall,” but if you wish to start in another term, you can contact us until that particular setting gets changed in the BSU Application system.

(Deadlines) Applications completed and ready for review receive “priority consideration” if they are submitted by first dates shown for each term. The later date (ex., July 1 for fall) means that applications will be accepted up to that date, but the review of them will depend on the number of “seats” left available for a given cohort. If it cannot be reviewed for the term desired, the application can be held until the next review period.

(Summer Session) Summer session starts in early May. Applicants must have completed a master’s degree by the end of March of that year to enroll.

Ed.D. Program Application

The College of Education offers two different Doctor of Education programs. The Ed.D. in Curriculum & Instruction (founded 1997), and an Ed.D. in Educational Technology (founded 2012). Applicants for either Ed.D. program must apply to the Graduate College . Within the application, you’ll choose one of the two Ed.D. paths, as well as the semester you’d like to start. If you have any problems uploading documents, please contact the Graduate College staff.

Admission Requirements & Preferences

• Undergraduate GPA
  • We strongly prefer a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent)
• Graduate GPA
  • We strongly prefer a minimum GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent)
• Graduate Degree
  • Ed.D. in C&I: Completion of at least a master’s degree in a field related to education or the functional equivalent (ex., educational psychology, learning sciences, instructional design, etc.)

REQUIRED MATERIALS

Transcripts

• We need both undergraduate and graduate transcripts
• You can upload unofficial transcripts (digital copies you have them) for an initial review
• You must have each institution of higher education you attended (regardless of whether or not you finished a degree at them) send an official transcript to the Graduate College.

Additional Documents

• A letter of application in which you address:
  • A description of professional experiences and how this has led you to seek a doctoral degree in education or educational techhnology
  • A statement of your career goals
  • A description of your research interests and how these interests might be aligned to faculty in the College of Education.
• A professional resume or vitae
• A recent sample of scholarly and/or professional writing (e.g., a substantial writing project for a graduate course, Master’s thesis or project, scholarly papers or publications, project reports, grant proposal, etc.)

Please note that GRE scores are not required for the application, but TOEFL scores are required if the applicant is a foreign national who has completed their undergraduate or graduate degrees outside the United States.

Recommendations

In the application procession, you will be asked to provide the name of three people who can attest to your personal and professional integrity, professional effectiveness, potential to lead, and academic capabilities. The references do not have to write a letter; they can fill out a form that will automatically be sent by the Graduate College’s application system. You (the applicant) will not be able to upload reference letters to the system.

Application Process and Decision Making Process

Once all required application materials are in place, applicants who’ve completed the application by the due date may be asked to complete either a synchronous (via Zoom) or an asynchronous interview (via web-based form), which help us better understand the applicant’s interests, needs, and goals. A completed application packet will be available to the program area coordinator, who will work with other faculty and staff in the College of Education regarding the admissions decisions. Keep in mind that some of the most important data points for making admission decisions is the match in research interest and the capacity of faculty to provide mentorship.

The materials will be reviewed by the College of Education’s faculty members, who will use the information to make an admissions recommendation. The Graduate College Dean’s Office makes all final admission decisions.

Graduate College Application Form: Apply for the Ed.D.

Applying to the Ed.S. in Educational Technology Program

Applicants are required to have earned at least a baccalaureate degree and a master’s degree from a regionally accredited U.S. college or university or a degree from a non-U.S. institution of higher education that is judged equivalent to a U.S. baccalaureate degree and master’s degree by the International Admissions office. Applicants should have an undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 (based on a 4-point scale) computed for all undergraduate credits from the applicant’s most recent baccalaureate degree. Academic background must also be judged by the program coordinator as adequate for enrollment in graduate courses in education and educational technology.

A prospective student may apply at any time and should follow the general graduate application procedure for degree-seeking students (see Graduate Admission Regulations). Admission to the program is based on:

• Official transcripts from all colleges attended.
• A letter of application including background in educational technology/education/training/instructional design or thorough explanation of change in fields, how the EdS degree will ameliorate current knowledge and professional practice, and a specific project the applicant would consider doing as part of a culminating activity.
• A current résumé or curriculum vitae.
• Names and contact information of of two people who can complete a recommendation form (a letter of recommendation is also accepted via the application mechanism

Preferred Academic Background

• Applicants are required to have earned at least a baccalaureate degree and a master’s degree from a regionally accredited U.S. college or university or a degree from a non-U.S. institution of higher education that is judged equivalent to a U.S. baccalaureate degree and master’s degree by the International Admissions office
• Applicants should have an undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.00 (based on a 4-point scale) computed for all undergraduate credits from the applicant’s most recent baccalaureate degree
• Applicants should have a graduate (GPA) of at least a 3.50 (based on a 4-point scale) computed for all graduate credits

Graduate College Application Form: Apply for the Ed.S.