For P-12 leadership
Master's degree from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum 3.25 cumulative graduate GPA.
Official transcripts* can be sent by mail or electronically. Instructions can be found under ''Help'' on the application.

ALABAMA Class A or Class AA Professional Leadership Certification in Instructional Leadership.

Current service or experience at the level of PK-12 Assistant Principal or higher is preferred. Applicants must hold active professional positions that allow them to implement small-scale change.

Three letters of recommendation from individual's familiar with the applicant's work (to include the applicant's principal or supervisor attesting to candidate's leadership and management potential). Recommendations MUST BE COMPLETED ONLY on the Recommendation Form for Graduate Admission to the Educational Leadership Program (PDF) and SUBMITTED by email to: ceps@southalabama.edu.

Submission of official GRE scores. A minimum Analytical Writing score of 3 (out of 6) on the GRE Analytical Writing section is preferred.

A two-page narrative indicating the applicant's career plan and goals in pursuing the Educational Doctorate in P-12 Leadership. Include how the program matches the applicant's career goals (upload within online application).

Completed copy of the most recent performance appraisal to include the professional development component and evidence of ability to lead student achievement (upload within online application).

Completion of graduate level Research Methods and Evaluation course with minimum grade of ''B''.
A resume with chronology of academic and/or professional employment (upload within online application).




For Higher Educational Leadership

Master's degree from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum 3.25 cumulative graduate GPA
Official transcripts* can be sent by mail or electronically. Instructions can be found under ''Help'' on the application.

Academic and/or Professional experience as a manager or director of units, or other supervisory position. Applicants must hold active professional positions that allow them to implement small-scale change.

Completion of graduate level Research Methods and Evaluation course with a minimum grade of ''B''.

Three letters of recommendation from individual's familiar with the applicant's work (to include the applicant's principal or supervisor attesting to candidate's leadership and management potential). Recommendations MUST BE COMPLETED ONLY on the Recommendation Form for Graduate Admission to the Educational Leadership Program (PDF) and SUBMITTED by email to: ceps@southalabama.edu.

Submission of official GRE scores. A minimum score of 3 (out of 6) on the GRE Analytical Writing section is preferred.
A two-page narrative indicating the applicant's career plan and goals in pursuing the Educational Doctorate in Higher Education Leadership. Include how the program matches the applicant's career goals (upload within online application).

Completed copy of the most recent performance appraisal to include the professional development component and evidence of ability to lead student achievement (upload within online application).


English Language Requirement -
Minimum TOEFL: 71
Minimum IELTS: 6.0
TOFEL PBT - 525