Prospective Students

The 2026 application cycle will open soon!

The next admission cycle will open mid-August 2025.

Application deadline: February 1, 2026

Choose Your Concentration

Below are the concentrations available for the 2026 cohorts:

Higher Education

Intended for change-oriented professionals working in 4-year, 2-year, and university settings.

Instructional Technology Leadership

Focuses on instructional uses of technology in K-12 and higher education.

Includes graduate certificate in Instructional Technology Leadership.

Interdisciplinary Studies

Intended for professionals with an earned EdS degree from Appalachian or cross-disciplinary interests in educational leadership, inquiry, and innovative practice.

Apply to Graduate School

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Visit the Cratis D. Williams Graduate School page to apply to graduate school at Appalachian.