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Major: Educational Leadership

College of Education

Degree: Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Specialization: Adult and Community Educational Leaders

Research Areas: Adult Learning and its impact on Adult Education, Workforce Development,
Andragogy, College Teaching and the use of Instructional Technology, Successful Aging and Health
Literacy.

Important information about applying to Graduate School:

  • Official Transcripts: Official Transcripts and/or Official Foreign Credential Evaluations must
    be received from each college or university attended. For more information on how to send
    transcripts, please visit our website: fau.edu/graduate/apply
  • Supporting documentation: Supplemental documents should be uploaded as separate files as part of the online graduate application. NOTE: You will not be able to submit your application until all the supplemental materials are uploaded.
  • Conduct: A “yes” answer to either of the conduct questions on the online application will require a written explanation. Additional information may be requested when your application is under review. Applications will not be fully processed until all conduct issues are cleared.
  • Application status: Once your application has been submitted, you can check your application status online to ensure transcripts and test scores have been received.
  • Residency classification: Your residency classification automatically defaults to non-Florida. After you are admitted, the residency officer will request additional documents by email if needed.
 

Admission Requirements

Domestic Students

• Master’s GPA of 3.0 from regionally accredited institution
• Three letters of recommendation
• Personal objective essay
• Resume
• Interview with faculty

International Students

• Master’s GPA of 3.0
• Three letters of recommendation
• Personal objective essay
• Resume
• Interview with faculty
• A course-by-course evaluation of international transcripts is required;
FAU will do the evaluation or it must be done by a NACES member
• TOEFL score of 548 or IBT of 79; IELTS 6.0; Duolingo 110


 

Contact/Information

Kathy DuBois
College of Education
Building (ED-47), Room 260
Boca Raton Campus Map

(T) 561.297.3550
(E) kdubois4@fau.edu
(W) leadership.fau.edu

Application Deadlines

Domestic Students
Fall: February 15
Spring: September 15

International Students
Fall: February 15
Spring: September 15