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COE Doctoral Admissions Requirements

Students should consult program area advisors for policies specific to any given program.

Prerequisites

1. A Masters degree from an accredited graduate school.

2. An undergraduate grade point average of "B" or above (3.00 on a 4 point scale).
Applicants with grade point averages of less than 3.00 for the baccalaureate must present evidence of superior academic achievement in a Master's degree program (3.50 or above) before being considered for admission.

3. Some program areas require a minimum of three years teaching experience or equivalent.

Application

Students who have never been formally admitted to the Wayne State University Graduate School should file an initial Doctoral application with the Division of Academic Services; Room 489 College of Education, Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan 48202. The application and directions are available at http://www.gradschool.wayne.edu/phdadmission/phdadmission.html. An application fee is required. Official transcripts of all college level work, both undergraduate and graduate, are to be mailed directly to the Division of Academic Services by the institution where the course work was completed.

Graduate students in good standing with the Wayne State University Graduate School should file Doctoral applications with the Division of Academic Services; Room 489 College of Education, Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan 48202. The internal application is available online. Following submission of application, official transcripts of all college level work, both undergraduate and graduate, are to be mailed directly to the College of Education, Room 489, by the institution where the course work was completed.

All programs require an autobiographical statement, references, and an interview. Recommendation forms, specific required test information, and the autobiographical cover sheet will be sent following review of the initial application and all transcripts. The college writing examination is required of all applicants except those applying to the Educational Leadership and Policy Studies program. Some programs have additional requirements. After the initial application and transcripts have been submitted a letter of response will be sent to the applicant listing specific items that must be submitted to the Education Graduate Office


 

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