All applicants must provide official or unofficial transcripts from the institution where they completed their bachelor's degree and any institution(s) attended afterwards.
Unless otherwise stated, GRE refers to the General GRE exam.
Only program directors can waive an application requirement. Please reach out directly to the program's director if you think you are eligible for a waiver.
Please Note: Admission for this program is done on a rolling basis. However, to be considered for financial assistance for this program, please complete the financial assistance application by March 15th for Fall semester and October 1st for Spring semester.
Applicant must have the Board of Certification (BOC) credential as an athletic trainer OR have graduated from a CAATE accredited professional athletic training program and are eligible to take the BOC exam.
Essay: 1 page single spaced essay addressing the following quetions: What are your professional goals? Why do you wish to obtain a PhD?
References: Provide three (3) letters of recommendation. At least one letter must come from a professor or an individual who describes the applicant's academic performance and writing ability. Letters from senior-level leaders that endorse the applicant's leadership potential are encouraged
Each reference will complete an online Recommendation for Gradaute Admissions form as part of the online application process. Once the applicant enters the name and contact information of recommenders, the recommenders will be emailed a link to create an account to provide a recommendation. Once they log in they will (1) provide contact information; (2) upload a letter of recommendation; and (3) rate the candidate on academic performance, intellectual ability, expressive ability, motivation for study in proposed field and originality
Writing Sample: Provide an original 2-page single-spaced academic writing sample. Pick one current issue facing higher education of interest to you. What is the issue? Why is it important to the field of higher education research and practice?
Provide a 1-page description of your anticipated career path and how this program can help you achieve your professional goals.
Develop a 2-page essay on an instructional improvement or school improvement issue and discuss the implications for school leaders.
Discuss how your involvement in the cohort program can contribute to furthering the vision and mission of your school or organization (1 page).
Two (2) References: at least one letter must come from a professor or an individual who describes the applicant's academic performance and writing ability. Letters from senior-level leaders that endorse the applicant's leadership potential are encouraged.
Provide a 1-page description of your anticipated career path and how this program can help you achieve your professional goals.
Develop a 2-page essay on an instructional improvement or school improvement issue and discuss the implications for school leaders.
Discuss how your involvement in the cohort program can contribute to furthering the vision and mission of your school or organization (1 page).
Two (2) References: at least one letter must come from a professor or an individual who describes the applicant's academic performance and writing ability. Letters from senior-level leaders that endorse the applicant's leadership potential are encouraged.
Essay: Address professional experiences and personal goals. Include specific ways you hope to improve public education as an educational leader and how this degree will help you address your professional goals.
Writing Sample: Write a one page, single-spaced statement about a contemporary and critical issue facing educational leaders. Address the following topics:
What is the contemporary issue and why is it critical?
Why is this issue relevant to school and/or division leaders?
What role should school and/or division leaders play in addressing this issue and how?
Official Transcripts | Proof of graduation from the Officer Navy Nuclear Power School as well as proof of Prototype School or Bettis Program (JST/SMART Transcript/Officer Data Card/Additional Qualifications Designator/FITREP/Employee evaluation/ DOE certification) | Graduate Application - Navy Format
*Applicants do not need to submit the general ODU Graduate Application
Essay: 1 page single spaced essay addressing the following questions: What are your professional interests and goals? Why are you interested in higher education? Why do you wish to obtain a MSEd?
References: Provide two (2) letters of recommendation: one academic, one professional. The academic reference must come from a professor or an individual who describes the applicant's academic performance and writing ability. The professional reference may be any individual who describes the applicant's leadership potential and work ethic.
Each reference will complete an online Recommendation for Graduate Admissions form as part of the online application process. Once the applicant enters the names and contact information of recommenders, the recommenders will be emailed a link to create an account to provide a recommendation. Once they log in they will (1) provide contact information; (2) upload a letter of recommendation; and (3) rate the candidate on academic performance, intellectual ability, expressive ability, motivated for study in proposed field, and originality
Writing Sample: Provide a writing sample from your undergraduate coursework.
Essay: 1 page single spaced essay addressing the following questions: What are your professional interests and goals? Why are you interested in higher education? Why do you wish to obtain an EdS?
References: Provide two (2) letters of recommendation: one academic, one professional. The academic reference must come from a professor or an individual who describess the applicant's academic performance and writing ability. The professional referencee may be an individual who describes the applicant's leadership potential and work ethic.
Each reference will complete an online Recommendation for Graduate Admissions form as part of the online application process. Once the applicant enters the name and contact information of recommenders, the recommenders will be emailed a link to create an account to provide a recommendation. Once they log in they will (1) provide contact information; (2) upload a letter of recommendation; and (3) rate the candidate on academic performance, intellectual ability, expressive ability, motivation for study in proposed field and originality.
Writing Sample: Provide an original 2-page single-spaced academic writing sample. Pick one current issue facing higher education of interest to you. What is the issue? Why is it important to the field of higher education research and practice?
Essay: 1 page single spaced essay addressing the following questions: What are your professional interests and goals? Why are you interested in higher education? Why do you wish to obtain a PhD?
References: Provide three (3) letters of recommendation. At least one letter must come from a professor or an individual who describes the applicant's academic performance and writing ability. Letters from senior-level leaders that endorse the applicant's leadership potential are encouraged
Each reference will complete an online Recommendation for Graduate Admissions form as part of the online application process. Once the applicant enters the name and contact information of recommenders, the recommenders will be emailed a link to create an account to provide a recommendation. Once they log in they will (1) provide contact information; (2) upload a letter of recommendation; and (3) rate the candidate on academic performance, intellectual ability, expressive ability, motivation for study in proposed field and originality.
Writing Sample: Provide an original 2-page single-spaced academic writing sample. Pick one current issue facing higher education of interest to you. What is the issue? Why is it important to the field of higher education research and practice?