Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)

• Possess a master’s degree from an accredited institution, with the possible exception of first-professional doctorate-degree holders, specifically when no master’s degree was offered (e.g., DPT and PharmD). 

• Have a minimum graduate grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. 

• Submit an online application form. 

• Supply two letters of recommendation, which will include an assessment of the candidate’s ability to perform doctoral-level work. 

• Submit official transcripts, which can be in the form of attested credentials from a university-recognized document verification agency, of all graduate-level work. 

• Supply a Curriculum Vita or Resumé. 

• Supply a Statement of Research Interest. 

• Supply a scholarly writing sample. 

• Interview (face-to-face or online) with College of Education faculty.  

• To obtain full candidate doctoral status, candidates must complete EDUC 700: Writing as a Doctoral Scholar with a “B” or better.

Students, whose native language is not English and who have not graduated from a University of Findlay approved English speaking university, must meet the previously listed admission conditions, plus the following for full admission:

• Must have a verified International English Language Testing System (IELTS) of 8 composite score with all bands at 7.5 or above, or an equivalent score as indicated on the University of Findlay’s English Exam Admission Standards. Full admission is dependent on satisfying all admission requirements.
• Provide an affidavit of financial support (original), if not an American citizen or permanent resident.

Additionally, if the applicant supplies a non-U.S. school transcripts the University’s Office of International Admissions and Services may require additional specific documentation. Contact the Office of International Admissions at 800-472-9502 ext. 4558 or https://www.findlay.edu/admissions-aid/international-students/.