Educational Leadership for Equity and Social Change, Admissions

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To view a list of program application deadlines, click here.

Admissions Requirements

Successful applicants will have met the following criteria:

  • Completed the online application
  • Conferred a Master's degree from an accredited institution
  • Graduated with a GPA of 3.5 or higher

Applicants are required to submit the following materials with their application:

  • Official transcripts from all previous colleges or universities attended, including Bachelor's and Master's degrees
  • International applicants also need the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
  • 3 letters of recommendation from persons familiar with your professional work and potential for advanced study
  • Personal statement of objectives
  • Current resume
  • Individual interview with EdD faculty member
  • Writing sample

What to Expect after Acceptance to the EdD Program:

  • Receive your admissions letter
  • Accept your offer and pay the deposit
  • Receive your Saint Mary’s account and activate with your password
  • Enroll in and begin your classes!

 

Benefits, Tuition, and Fees

Please refer to our section on financial aid.

BenefitsIn-person meetings on campus • Guaranteed availability for every course, every term • Flexible online learning that accommodates your schedule • Attentive and encouraging professors
Application fee$50 (non-refundable)
Tuition$75,600 (60 units, $1,260/unit)
Tuition deposit$250 (non-refundable, applied toward tuition)
Books$150 per course (average)