Ready to earn an Ed.D.?
The 2023 application is open.
Application deadline: February 1, 2023
Prospective students are encouraged to learn what the Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership has to offer by attending an upcoming information session.
For programmatic and admissions information, please view our 2023 admissions flyer.
Cohorts and Concentrations Available
Accepting applications for the following concentrations:
- Educational Administration: One online cohort for 2023.
- For more information, please contact Dr. Julie Hasson: hassonjd@appstate.edu
- Instructional Technology Leadership Concentration: One online cohort for 2023.
- For more information, please contact Dr. Patrick O’Shea: osheapm@appstate.edu
- Higher Education: Next available application year is expected in 2024.
- Interdisciplinary Studies: Next available application year is expected in 2024.
- Literacy in Exceptionalities: Next available application year is expected in 2025.
Apply to Graduate School
Visit the Cratis D. Williams Graduate School page to apply to graduate school at Appalachian.
NOTE: When starting a new application, please select 2023-24 Graduate Application for the application type. Please select Fall 2023 as the application term. For EdS/EdD dual degree program, please select Dual Doctor of Education (EdD) & Education Specialist (EdS) student. For ITC concentration, please select Doctor of Education student.
GRE Waiver
Click here for information on the GRE waiver available for prospective Doctoral Program students.