Applying for Admission
For consideration, applicants must submit the following:
- A completed online application with supplemental materials (ccsu.edu/apply):
- Master's degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education in a discipline or professional field that is relevant to the Ed.D. Program.
- Minimum GPA 3.00 on all graduate coursework.
- Two letters of reference from leaders in education familiar with the applicant's work.
- Submission of a resume that illustrates work-related experiences.
- A personal statement covering three important topics:
- Career goals
- Reasons for pursuing the Ed. D. in Educational Leadership at Central
- Ability and commitment to devote the required time for courses and dissertation research to complete the program in a timely manner
- If selected as a finalist, a satisfactory interview with an admission panel.
- PreK-12 strand only: An additional requirement is completion of EDL 590 Leaders as Learners or an equivalent graduate-level introductory course. Applicants holding the 092 or 093 administrative certificate, or that have completed a Sixth Year certificate program in educational leadership, are considered to have met this requirement.
- $50 application fee
Official transcripts may be sent directly to the Graduate Recruitment & Admissions Office:
By Mail:
Central Connecticut State University
Graduate Recruitment & Admissions Office
1615 Stanley Street
Davidson Hall 116
New Britain, CT 06050
By Email:
Note: Admission decisions are made by a faculty admissions committee. University administrators may also participate on the admissions committee for the Higher Education Strand. Admission is competitive and there may be occasions when minimally qualified candidates are not able to be admitted due to cohort size limitations. Applications are due by November 1.