A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
A master's degree from an accredited institution (Ed.D. applicants only)
An undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or above (for master's applicants) or 3.2 or above (for doctoral applicants) in upper-division courses
GRE test scores – Official test results are required from the General Test of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). Target scores:
Verbal: At or above the 50th percentile
Quantitative: At or above the 50th percentile (Ph.D. applicants only)
Analytical writing: 3.5 or above (for master's and Ed.D. applicants) or 4.0 or above (for Ph.D. applicants)
International applicants whose native language is not English are required to submit language proficiency test scores on the internet-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Target scores:
85 or above for master's applicants
90 or above for doctoral applicants
A statement of purpose indicating your career goals and expectations, previous academic and work experience, publications (if any), and other accomplishments
Three recent letters of recommendation from individuals qualified to make predictive statements regarding your potential for success in graduate studies, personal and work characteristics, intellectual ability and/or scholarly attainments. Preference is for letters from professors who can comment on your work in an academic setting.
A resume showing your current and previous work experience
Transcripts – Applicants must submit an official transcript (in a sealed envelope) from each college and/or university attended to the Office of Graduate Admissions: