Applications

Criteria for Admission

Students applying for admission to the Master of Arts (MA) or Doctoral of Philosophy (PhD) programs should have:

  • A Baccalaureate Degree from an accredited college or university. Those applying to the Doctoral Program must have a Masters Degree before they begin the program.
  • A preferred minimum grade point average for admission to the Masters Program of 2.8 [on a 4.0 scale] at the undergraduate level and for admission to the Doctoral Program a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 [on a 4.0 scale] on previous graduate coursework.
  • A preferred minimum combined score of 950 on the verbal and quantitative sections of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) taken within five years prior to admission.  To register for the GRE, contact the University of Cincinnati Psychological Services Center at http://www.uc.edu/sas/testing%5Fservices/
  • If applicants' first language is not English, they are required to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) unless they have previous degrees from higher education institutions in the United States.  The minimum TOEFL acceptable score is 520 on the paper-based version, 190 on the computer-based version, or 68 on the internet-based version.
  • Academic credentials and professional experiences relevant to a degree in Educational Studies: interests and experiences that match the expertise available among Educational Studies faculty; and a commitment to education, diversity and the Educational Studies Program as evidenced in the goal statement and other supporting materials.

Application Deadlines

Doctoral Program: Students who wish to apply to the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Program in Educational Studies must submit their application materials by February 15.

Masters Program: Students who wish to apply to the Master of Arts (M.A.) Program in Educational Studies must submit their application materials in accordance with the following review schedule:

Master Degree Program Application Review Schedule:
 If your completed application is received by this date...  ...then your application will be reviewed during this month...  ...for admission in this quarter (or later)...  ...and a decision letter will be sent to you on or near this date...
May 1 May  Autumn Quarter or later June 10
October 1 October  Winter Quarter    or later November 10
January 15 January Spring Quarter   or later February 10
March 1 March Summer Quarter  or later April 10
 

Application Guidelines

 

  1. A completed application form and application fees submitted to the Office of Research and Advanced Studies. Prospective students can access the application form via computer by logging on to http://www.grad.uc.edu/content/gradapp.cfm

    Other application materials listed below should be submitted to:

    Educational Studies Program
    C/o Beverly Reese
    Teachers College 615.02
    PO Box 210022
    Cincinnati, Ohio 45221-0022

  2. A typewritten statement about your academic and professional goals. Include in your statement brief narratives    about: a) your academic and professional experiences; b) your immediate and long-range aspirations; and c) how the Educational Studies Program will help you to meet your goals.
  3. A copy of a curriculum vitae or resume with your name, address, phone number, e-mail address, colleges attended with degrees and dates, employment history, professional experiences and names of references who will be sending letters.
  4. Official transcripts showing all undergraduate and graduate course work completed including degrees granted and dates of degrees.
  5. Scores on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) taken within the five year period prior to application.*
  6. Scores on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) if first language is not English.*
  7. A minimum of three current letters of recommendation which address your academic and professional background and accomplishments. Letters should be written by college or university faculty, graduate advisors or other individuals who can address your academic accomplishments or potential as a scholar.

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