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:
- A completed online application
- Master's degree from an accredited institution
- Graduate 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
- On-site writing sample
What to Expect after Acceptance to the EdD Program:
- Receive your admissions letter
- Accept your offer and pay your deposit
- Receive your Saint Mary’s account and activate it with your password
- Begin your classes!
Benefits, Tuition, and Fees
Please refer to our section on financial aid.
| Benefits | In-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 | $71,920 (58 units, $1,240/unit) |
| Tuition deposit | $250 (non-refundable) |
| Books | $150 per course (average) |