Transformative Leadership Ed.D. Admission
Admission Requirements
- Applicants will complete a Graduate Studies application via Apply Texas portal (Do not submit the required essay in Apply Texas). If you have problems accessing the application, please contact the College of Graduate Studies and Research at 325-942-2169 or graduate.studies@angelo.edu.
- Once your Apply Texas application has been processed by the College of Graduate Studies and Research, you will receive an email from Angelo State Graduate Studies to create your ASU User Account and receive your ASU Campus ID.
- Unofficial transcripts from the university or college that awarded your Bachelor’s Degree and Master’s Degree should be submitted via the Graduate Studies Documents for Submission form. (If admitted, you will be required to submit official transcripts to the College of Graduate Studies and Research, with the exception of Angelo State University transcripts.)
Additional Program Application Requirements
- Essay*: The essay should be between two and four pages, written in APA format, and address the following:
- Experiences that prepared the applicant for a doctoral program
- Personal interest and goals for this degree
- How the applicant hopes to effect change with others as they move forward with this degree
- Current Curriculum Vitae or Resume*
- Two professional recommendations (one leadership and one academic). Applicants should provide the Doctor of Education in Transformative Leadership Evaluation form to recommenders for completion. The recommender will also attach a letter of recommendation to this form.
- Virtual Interview*: Applicants should create a ten-minute or less recording of a virtual interview answering the following questions/prompts:
- Briefly introduce yourself and your leadership/service experience and why you are choosing to pursue this doctoral program?
- Share a time when you led a group of people with varied backgrounds and perspectives. What did you learn from this experience?
- Describe your capacity for research in your field. What topics or problems of practice would you like to research as a transformative leader?
- What question would you ask faculty about this program to help you prepare for the Ed.D. experience?
*Upload essay, cv/resume and link to virtual interview recording via Ed.D Documents for Submission form.
Prerequisites
- Master’s degree from an accredited university
- A graduate GPA of 3.75 or higher; evidence of verbal and writing skills
Qualified applicants will indicate professional and educational interests and goals aligned with the pillars of transformative leadership (Inspire, Transform, Advocate). They will show evidence of leadership or service potential for their related field. Previous scholarly activities will include independent scholarly work, presentations, publications, and/or a capacity for doctoral research and completion of a dissertation.
Admission Requirements for Superintendent Option
Students seeking admission into the Ed.D. in Transformative Leadership with Superintendent option must also apply and meet the requirements for the Superintendent Certification Program. In addition to an application to the Educator Preparation Program, Texas Education Agency (TEA) requires screening prior to admission, including a professional presentation and philosophy statement
Application Deadlines
These deadlines are for application only. Financial Aid and Scholarships may have their deadlines.
The Transformative Leadership Ed.D. program at Angelo State University admits students each Summer.
Priority Review Deadline is January 31.
Applications received after the priority review period will be considered based on the availability of space remaining in the class.
Applications remaining incomplete after the deadline will risk not being reviewed for admission.
The yearly application is available on August 1, and you must start our program in the Summer semester.
For more Information
Contact LeadershipEdD@angelo.edu.
Or the Ed.D. Program Coordinator