Doctorate of Education

Admission Requirements

An educator with a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of five years of teaching by the end of the program is eligible for this degree. Southwestern’s program is designed to be completed in five years of continuous enrollment. Those who enter the program with a Master’s degree and a minimum of five years of teaching by the end of the degree can expect to complete the program in three years.

In addition, the application process requires:

  • minimum GPA of 3.25 overall or from the last 60 hours of academic work. GRE scores may be required. See below.
    • the Master’s degree-bearing applicant must have earned a minimum GPA of 3.5 in all graduate work. No GRE scores are required.
    • the Bachelor’s degree-bearing applicant must have earned GRE Scores of 150 or higher on the verbal and quantitative sections – required for Bachelor’s applicants from US colleges/universities.
  • Non-native English speakers follow institutional policies.
  • Statement of Purpose. This should demonstrate excellence in writing and clarity of thinking. The statement is an opportunity for you to describe your purpose in pursuing graduate study. Why Southwestern College, and this specific program? What are your reasons for graduate study? What is your plan in pursuing this degree?
  • A written commitment from the district where employed. First, indicating that the employer will utilize a portion of the school day enabling the program participant to have practica at the school where s/he is employed. A second commitment is an administrator within that school will serve as a mentor during practica. The mentor will serve the program participant and must meet Southwestern’s criteria as a clinical faculty member. In the school district where employed, the employee will complete practica within one or more schools and/or the central office and have a mentor while doing so.
  • Employed in educational services or a related field.
  • Original, official transcripts for all college-level work must have been awarded at a regionally accredited institution.

Ed.D. Program Guide (PDF)
Ed.D. Program Application (Word Form)

Program Contact:
Dr. David Hofmeister
Director of Teacher Education
100 College St.
Winfield, KS 67156
(620) 229-6115
david.hofmeister@sckans.edu