The 2024 application will open on August 1st, 2023
Application deadline: February 1, 2024
Graduate School Information Sessions
Below are the upcoming ONLINE information sessions offered by the Cratis D. Williams School of Graduate Studies. Click the links below to register for one of these sessions.
- Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership Information Session
Thursday, September 14 at 5:00 PM - Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership Information Session
Tuesday, October 10 at 5:00 PM - Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership Information Session
Wednesday, November 15 at 5:00 PM
Cohorts and Concentrations Available
Below are the two concentrations available for the 2024 cohorts:
Higher Education
The concentration in Higher Education is intended for change-oriented professionals working in the field of higher education, including four-year colleges, community colleges, universities, and related institutions.
For more information, please contact Dr. Stacey Garrett: garrettsd@appstate.edu
Interdisciplinary Studies
The interdisciplinary concentration is intended for professionals with an earned EdS degree from Appalachian, as well as those with cross-disciplinary interests in educational leadership, inquiry, and innovative practice.
- For more information, please contact Dr. Vachel Miller: millervw@appstate.edu
The following concentrations are expected to have cohorts in 2025, with applications open in 2024.
Literacy in Exceptionalities
Educational Administration
Instructional Technology Leadership
Apply to Graduate School
Visit the Cratis D. Williams Graduate School page to apply to graduate school at Appalachian.
GRE Waiver
Visit the Graduate School website for information on the GRE waiver available for prospective Doctoral Program students.