The Department of Educational Policy Studies offers several degrees and a certificate. Click the buttons below to learn more about admission requirements and how to apply. Graduate students may enter the department only in the fall. All graduate applicants must apply online. The deadline for applying is December 1, with applicants notified by letter before March 1.
Admissions for International Students
The Department of Educational Policy Studies welcomes applications from non-U.S. citizens. As required by the graduate school, in addition to other application materials, international applicants must also provide:
- Official documentation of all courses taken and grades received
- Official certification of degrees and dates granted
- Official TOEFL scores
- GRE scores
NOTE: The Graduate School is no longer requesting financial documents from international applicants until a recommendation for admission has been received. Please note that international applicant financial information can be found on the Graduate School website.
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