Admission requirements

Admission to graduate study is described in the College of Education and the Toulouse Graduate School sections. To complete admission requirements for the educational leadership program, the student must meet the following requirements.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. If an applicant already holds a master’s degree, the courses and the individual’s performance in that degree program are reviewed.
• Bachelor’s grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher overall, or bachelor’s GPA of 3.0 or higher for the last 60 hours, or completed master’s degree GPA of 3.5 or higher.
• Submission of the following to the educational leadership program
  • A letter of recommendation from the applicant’s supervisor identifying the applicant’s leadership, critical thinking and writing skills.
  • An essay presenting reasons the applicant is seeking a master’s degree in educational leadership, identifying relevant educational experiences and strengths.
  • Resume or curriculum vitae that includes the candidate’s previous work and educational experiences, including any prior leadership or teaching experience in school settings.
  • A program application form. Applicants can find this application at coe.unt.edu/educational-leadership/online.