Educational Leadership
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Degree offered
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M.A., Ed.M, Ed.D., Ph.D. |
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Faculty working with students
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4 (8 affiliate faculty) |
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Students
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75 |
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Students receiving assistantships or
scholarships:
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80% |
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Priority deadline
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Fall - January 10 |
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Campuses
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Pullman |
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Test required
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GRE (all doctoral and some master’s students) and TOEFL or IELTS (international students only) |
Admission Requirements
Prospective graduate students must apply to both
the Graduate School and to the Department of
Educational Leadership and Counseling Psychology.
Applications for programs in higher education are
considered holistically. Faculty review
application materials and consider: academic
potential, recommendations, fit with the program,
past academic performance, and availability in
the program. Master’s program applications
should include the following: Official
transcripts from all institutions attended;
current resume; three current recommendation
letters; application essay; and if your
undergraduate GPA is less than a 3.0, the GRE
(verbal and quantitative scores combined should
be at least 800). Doctoral program applications
should include the following: Official
transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate
institutions attended; official GRE scores (a
score of 1000 verbal and quantitative combined is
expected); current resume; three current
recommendation letters; application essay; and an
academic writing sample.
Program Description
The higher education program is dedicated to
meeting students’ needs as current and
future leaders and faculty in colleges,
universities, or in athletic programs throughout
the country. The program provides a balance and
integration of research, theory, policy, and
practical experience. Students examine the range
of historical, social, legal, political,
economic, and ethical issues that impact the
practice and administration of higher education.
The Ed.M. in higher education is designed to prepare students to assume administrative roles within colleges and universities. The M.A. in higher education is recommended for students who plan to continue work at the doctoral level. The Ed.D. is a professional degree typically chosen by students who will occupy positions of leadership and positions in applied specialties in education and related fields. The Ph.D. degree, with specializations in higher education, student affairs, or higher education administration, is designed to appeal to students who currently work in college or university administration or related fields, and who want to become faculty members or who would like to move into higher-ranking administrative positions.
Faculty Interests and Course Details
Contact Information
Graduate Coordinator
Office of Graduate Studies
Cleveland Hall room 252
PO Box 642114
Pullman, WA 99164-2114
Telephone: 509-335-9195 or 509-335-7016
Fax: 509-335-2097
E-mail: gradstudies@wsu.edu