Graduate College

The Graduate College
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo MI 49008-5242 USA
(269) 387-8212

PK-12 Educational Leadership (Ph.D.)

PK-12 Educational Leadership (Ph.D.)

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  Application deadlines

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Your application must be fully completed by February 1 (not just submitted). We recommend you submit your application at least two weeks prior to the deadline to ensure recommenders have time to complete their recommendations by the deadline.

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  Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV)

A resume or curriculum vitae (CV) is required; please submit within the online application system.

 

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  Graduate test

This program does not require the General GRE or GMAT.

Note: International applicants may have to provide evidence of English language proficiency. More information can be found within the online application.

 

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  Recommendations

This program requires three recommendations. Please send email requests for such recommendations from within the online system.

 

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  Written statement

In no less than five (5), and no more than six (6) typed, double-spaced pages, create a written narrative that draws upon your personal and professional experiences, and attach it within the online application. Please address the following two areas (including each bulleted sub-item) and be aware that your submitted paper will be reviewed as a writing sample.
 
Passion for Education- Discuss your commitment to educational leadership, including:
  • The values and principles that guide your work.
  • The insights you've gained from personal and professional experiences.
  • The specific impact you hope to make through your doctoral work in educational leadership theory and/or practice. 
Preparation for Doctoral Studies - Discuss your interest and preparation for doctoral studies, including:
  • The professional experiences and academic achievements that have prepared you for advanced studies.
  • The challenges or questions of interest to you in the field of educational leadership.
  • How a doctoral degree will assist you in addressing these challenges or questions.
  • Your plan for integrating doctoral work into your professional and personal life, considering Ph.D. students typically dedicate at least 10 hours per week per class, often taking 1-2 classes per semester.
 
 
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  Previous written work

This program does not require any previous written work be submitted.

 

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  Other program materials

This program does not require any other program materials to be submitted.

 

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  Transcript requirement

An official transcript from the institution from which you received your bachelor degree is required, as well as a transcript from the institution(s) where any additional graduate level courses or degrees have been taken/completed. Applicants are not required to submit an official transcript of courses taken/completed at WMU.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to upload an unofficial copy of their transcript to the application in order to expedite the review process.

Official transcripts must be sent to graduate-trasncripts@wmich.edu from the issuing institution or via postal mail to: Office of Admissions, 1903 W Michigan Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5211.

 

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  Additional information

Individuals chosen to be in the candidate pool will be interviewed by faculty members. See department website for interview dates.

If you have any questions, please review the website below for program and contact information.

Department of Educational Leadership, Research and Technology — College of Education and Human Development

 

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