Graduate course descriptions for this program may be viewed online in the Graduate Catalog.

DEADLINES

 
An application received after the deadline will be processed for the next semester of admission for Education-School Improvement.

Dr. Jovita Ross-Gordon, PhD Program Director
245-2531
Academic Services Building-South 3rd Floor

ADMISSION AS A Ph.D. STUDENT:
Complete an Application for Admission to the Graduate College and return it to the Office of the Graduate College. Submit a non-refundable $40.00 application fee (check or money order in U.S. currency) made payable to Texas State. A $50.00 (U.S currency) international/evaluation fee is required if the application is considered for admission based on foreign credentials. Please Note: Students who change their admission status must pay the fee associated with their application status. Degree-seeking students changing majors and/or seeking multiple degrees are required to complete a new application and pay the $40 fee.

•  You may apply online through the ApplyTexas Application. Please allow 2 working days for the application to be received by Texas  State.
  

TRANSCRIPT REQUIREMENTS:
If you are a Texas State University-San Marcos degree recipient or are currently enrolled, you need to request transcripts from any colleges NOT listed on your Texas State transcript. The Graduate College will provide the Texas State transcripts.

If you are not a Texas State University-San Marcos degree recipient or are not currently enrolled, one official transcript from each senior level post secondary institution attended is required. These transcripts must be mailed directly from the university or college attended or submitted in a sealed university envelope with the university's registrar's signature on the back of the envelope.

REGULAR ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
You must have a Master's Degree with a 3.5 GPA on your graduate work.
    Submit Directly to Department:
        1) Essay (About 500 words describing your background and professional
            goals.  This should include the rationale for pursuing a doctoral degree.)
       2)  Possible interview with program Faculty
       3)  Three (3) completed recommendation forms addressing professional and
            academic background
       4)  Current Resume

In addition to the Graduate College application, the Ph.D. in Education requires the completion of additional materials, which can be accessed online at http://www.education.txstate.edu/degrees-programs/Ph-D.html.  Please submit the completed materials directly to the College of Education.