Educational Studies

Supported Degree Objectives


This list reflects the programs and degree objectives available in the Educational Studies Department in the College of Education. Additional programs and degree objectives are available in the Curriculum and Instruction Department in the College of Education.

For a full list of degree objectives and programs available through the College of Education please visit the Graduate Programs webpage.

  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
  • Master of Science in Education (MSED)
  • Applied Behavior Analysis Graduate Certificate
  • Applied Helping Skills Graduate Certificate
  • Gifted/Creative/Talented Education Graduate Certificate
  • Quantitative Research Evaluation and Assessment Graduate Certificate
  • Educational Specialist
  • Teacher License
  • Non-Degree

Required Supporting Documents


English Proficiency Requirements


Educational Specialist Program Requirements


  • Cumulative Grade Point Average from most recently conferred undergraduate, graduate, or professional degree:
    • 3.0 or equivalent (A=4.0)

Master's Degree Program Requirements


  • Cumulative Grade Point Average from most recently conferred undergraduate, graduate, or professional degree:
    • 3.0 or equivalent (A=4.0)

Doctoral Degree Program Requirements


  • Cumulative Grade Point Average from most recently conferred undergraduate, graduate, or professional degree:
    • 3.0 or equivalent (A=4.0)

Application Deadlines


  • Fall Spring Summer
    April 1 No Entry No Entry Applied Behavior Analysis (MS, Certificate) - Online
    November 1 No Entry No Entry Counseling Psychology
    June 30** No Entry No Entry Educational Leadership and Policy Studies (PhD)
    February 15 No Entry No Entry Higher Education
    April 15* No Entry No Entry Special Education (PhD)
    December 15 No Entry No Entry Gifted Education (PhD)
    December 15 No Entry No Entry Educational Psychology (PhD)
    Rolling Rolling Rolling Education in Special Education (MS) - Online
    Rolling Rolling Rolling All other program areas

  • *December 1st for funding
  • **December 15th for funding
    Fellowship deadline

Program Contact Information


Additional Information


  • Current master's students wishing to move to a doctoral degree program in this same graduate program will be required to submit a new application.
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