An applicant whose native language is not English must present an IELTS score of 6.5 or alternatively, a TOEFL score of at least 80 on the TOELF ibt. Preference is given to experienced administrators who hold a master’s degree from an accredited university, with a minimum graduate GPA of 3.50. all official transcripts from institutions of higher education; scores on the GRE; three letters of recommendation from professors and/or practicing school administrators who hold state licensure. Students wishing to obtain the Illinois Superintendent Endorsement as part of the Ed.D. program in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies must first complete the 30 credit hour Ed.S. program in Educational Administration w/ Superintendent Endorsement. Upon admission into the Ed.D. program, 30 hours of Ed.S. course work credit can transfer into the doctoral program to fulfill the concentration course work requirement. An applicant for admission to the Ed.D. program in educational leadership and policy studies must submit all official transcripts from institutions of higher education; three letters of recommendation from professors and/or practicing school administrators who hold state licensure.