Learning, Leadership, and Community (Ed.D.)

Admissions requirements for the Doctor of Education programs require the following materials to be submitted through our online application.

Minimum GPA of 3.0 or better

The admissions review team will consider academic history for bachelor’s, master’s and post-master’s coursework.

Official transcripts from all college level coursework

Official transcripts verifying conferral of bachelor’s and other graduate degrees from an accredited institution, along with official transcripts from any/all other colleges and universities attended. Transcripts can be sent electronically to psu-gradadmit@plymouth.edu or mailed to PSU Graduate Admissions, 17 High Street-MSC 52, Plymouth, NH 03264

Three professional recommendations

Professional recommendations must:

• directly address applicant’s candidacy for admission to the doctoral program;
• include a detailed explanation of applicant’s strengths and ability to do research; and
• address applicant’s potential to successfully participate in, and complete, a doctoral program.

current resume

Resumes can be uploaded directly to your online application.

Professional Writing Sample

Applicants may create a writing sample or use a previously created work that has been submitted academically or written for professional reasons. Writing sample must:

• be written within the last two years
• be original and individually written (group projects or papers will not be accepted)
• be clear and well organized with logical progression of ideas;
• include multiple supporting details (literature) with sources cited correctly within the narrative;
• indicate mastery of grammar, usage & mechanics; and
• reveal evidence of appropriate use of APA format.

Statement of interest

The statement of interest/intent must:

• indicate your reasons for applying to the doctoral program;
• describe your preparation and/or readiness for commencing doctoral level coursework; and
• explain why our program is a good fit.

NH Residency Verification Form (NH residents only)

Residents of NH must complete the NH Residency Verification form as part of the application process to receive the in-state tuition rate.

Acceptance to the Summer Cohort - Doctoral Core & Dissertation

Ed.D. Interview Process and Requirements

1. In March of each year, the Ed.D. program director will invite doctoral  students who have met the minimum of 15 post-master’s credits to participate in the interview process for the upcoming summer cohort. 
2. There will be a 30 minute individual interview with 4-5 faculty at which time students will be asked to present their Problem of Practice that aligns with their research and dissertation interests. (Please review guidelines for Problem of Practice development in preparation for the on campus interview.)
3. There will also be a group interview which will occur shortly after the individual interviews, where students will be evaluated by doctoral faculty.
4. Doctoral students will receive notice of their acceptance or denial into the upcoming cohort by the middle of April. 
5. Starting in the third week of May the first two Ed.D. courses will begin with online pre-assignments and readings.
6. Starting on or around July 1, the face to face intensive classes will begin on campus from 9am-4pm for a period of two weeks. On campus classes will end in the third week of July with ongoing assignments till the second week of August at which time classes will end for the summer. Dates/schedule subject to change.
7. Fall/Spring classes be offered as Saturday intensive classes from 9am-4pm throughout the year. Dates/schedule subject to change.

Applications are accepted for the fall, spring, and summer semesters. All materials must be submitted by the stated deadlines below. As part of the application review, students will be advised to follow one of the three pathways to complete the program based on the number of post-master’s credits earned at the time of admission. The program coordinator will work closely with students and invite those who are ready to move into the doctoral phase to interview for next available summer cohort. 

• Fall semester – Apply by August 1
• Spring semester– Apply by December 1
• Summer Cohort – Apply by March 1
• Summer semester– Apply by April 15