Prepare to take the lead in our virtual classrooms and in your career. If you are ready to take this important next step, apply online now. An application fee of $75 (non-refundable) and documents specified below are required for all Ph.D., DBA, and Ed.D. applicants.
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You can finance your doctoral education through a variety of avenues, from corporate and VA benefits to loans and scholarships.
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Two Letters of Reference Two letters of reference from individuals with direct knowledge of your academic and/or professional performance and potential for graduate studies. It is recommended that applicants provide their references with the appropriate reference letter form:
Students without a masters degree from an accredited college or university must also have: College of Education or College of Health and Human Services Applicants Results from the Graduate Records Examination (GRE) taken no more than five years prior to the application date. Glenn R. Jones College of Business Applicants Results from the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) taken no more than five years prior to the application date.
*Assumes no transfer credits and that student enrolls in an average of 16 credits per year. Does not include cost of any applicable dissertation continution courses.
*Assumes no transfer credits and that student enrolls in an average of 16 credits per year. Does not include cost of any applicable dissertation continution courses.
*Assumes no transfer credits and that student enrolls in an average of 16 credits per year. Does not include cost of dissertation continution courses, the number of which vary based on dissertation completion date. All per semester credit hour costs are for program level (600/700) courses. Students in the dissertation stage register for one course of four semester credit hours per session. In addition, there are dissertation continuation courses which are $800 per course at 0 credit hours.
Admissions Requirements
Subject to college or program-specific requirements, the following standard admissions requirements apply to all doctoral students:
- A conferred masters degree from an accredited college/university in related field
- A minimum GPA of 3.0 on the transcript of the most recently conferred masters degree (4.0 scale)
- Written and oral communication skills sufficient to conduct and deliver the results of meaningful research
- Sufficient analytical and critical thinking skills
- Information technology skills sufficient to effectively participate in our doctoral pedagogical model
- Proof of English proficiency (international students only)
- Transfer students: Review our transfer policy
If you have not earned a masters degree, for the Ph.D. programs you must also have:
- A conferred bachelors degree in a related field from an accredited college or university
- A minimum GPA of 3.6 on the transcript of the bachelors degree
- GRE or GMAT scores as required by each program
Students applying to the DBA program must also have:
- A minimum of five years of professional work experience in business or other professional fields
Students applying to the Ed.D. program must also have:
- A conferred masters degree in Education or a related field from an accredited college or university
- A minimum of three years of documented leadership experience
Application Checklist
You will need to submit the following documents to complete the application process:
Official Transcripts Detailing all prior academic work, including transcript from the institution granting the qualifying bachelors or masters degree.
Official Evaluation of International Credits Students with international transcripts only.
Curriculum Vitae A current CV specifying your educational and professional background.
Scholarly Writing Sample Doctoral applicants are required to submit a scholarly writing sample evidencing their research and writing skills.
Cover Letter A letter in which you describe your motivation for pursuing a research based doctorate degree, your area of research interest and future goals. In addition, the letter should explain how your professional experiences and prior academic work have focused your thinking toward the planned doctoral program of study. It is recommended that applicants complete and submit the appropriate cover letter form:
Students applying to the Ed.D. degree program must also have: A letter of support from a current or past employer that documents your ability to conduct practitioner research.
Tuition and Fees
Tuition costs for the Ed.D. program:
| tuition type | per credit | per course | per year* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | $725 | $2,900 | $11,600 |
| Retired Military / Veteran / Partnership / And Their Immediate Family Members | $650 | $2,600 | $10,400 |
| Military & Immediate Family Members / Department of Defense Federal Civilian Employees | $625 | $2,500 | $10,000 |
Tuition costs for the DBA program:
| tuition type | per credit | per course | per year* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | $750 | $3,000 | $12,000 |
| Retired Military / Veteran / Partnership / And Their Immediate Family Members | $675 | $2,700 | $10,800 |
| Military & Immediate Family Members / Department of Defense Federal Civilian Employees | $625 | $2,500 | $10,000 |
Tuition cost for the Ph.D. program:
| tuition type | per credit | per course | per year* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | $990 | $3,960 | $15,840 |
| Retired Military / Veteran / Partnership / And Their Immediate Family Members | $885 | $3,540 | $14,160 |
| Military & Immediate Family Members / Department of Defense Federal Civilian Employees | $800 | $3,200 | $12,800 |
University Fees:
- Books and Supplies: $0
- Bounced Check Fee: $30
- Course Materials: $0
- Diploma Copy: $30 (optional)
- Doctoral Application Fee: $75 (non-refundable)
- Food, Housing, and Transportation: N/A
- Graduation Fee: $150
- Lab Fee: $25-69 (for students enrolled in courses with a lab portion)
- Official Transcript: $10 (rush fee $35)
- Other Expedited Shipping Fees: varies based on region
- Payment Plan Set-up: $30 (non-refundable)
- Student ID Card: $10 (optional)
- Technology Fee: $0
- Other fees may apply and are subject to change without advance notice.
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