Education, Ed.D.

Degree Prep

In order to be considered for doctoral study (Ed.D. or Ph.D.), all potential students (including those who have already earned a graduate degree at the University of Idaho) must meet the following criteria and complete application requirements which have been established by the College of Graduate Studies and the College of Education, Health and Human Sciences.

• An undergraduate cumulative GPA of 2.80 or higher for the last 60 semester credits and a graduate cumulative GPA of 3.50.
• International students are required to submit TOEFL (or equivalent) scores showing a required minimum score of 550.
• Evidence of at least three years of teaching and/or professional experience (the faculty within each program area may require or accept an alternative experience)
• 3 letters of recommendation documenting primarily the applicant's professional work performance and, secondarily, academic qualifications.
• Writing sample (previous academic, scientific or professional writing example)
• Application fee as indicated on the College of Graduate Studies website.
• Change of Curriculum form (required for only those students who have earned either a master’s or educational specialist degree).

Degree Roadmap

Procedures for students to obtain a Doctoral Degree download (PDF) the College of Education, Health and Human Sciences Doctoral Guide.

Students who are pursuing a doctoral degree in education have various areas of specialization to choose from. Refer to the Doctoral Specializations page for more information.

Scholarships

Visit the Financial Aid office for available scholarships.

Hands-On Learning

For the Ed.D. degree a period of professional practice through either a practicum or professional internship is required.

The professional practice requirement will be determined by the student's committee and designed around the professional goals of the student. The professional practice experience should be aligned with the mission of the degree and the goals established for the degree and the student's professional aspirations. The experience will have measurable outcomes, which can be used to assess the candidate's progress and proficiency.

For more information, read through the Doctoral Handbook.