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Led by faculty who work in the fields they teach, DelVal’s graduate degree programs in education, business, counseling psychology, healthcare, agribusiness and criminal justice are designed to prepare you for leadership roles in your field.

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Educational Leadership (Ed.D.)ÌýandÌýSuperintendent Letter of Eligibility

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Specializations:ÌýPK-12 Leadership (PA Superintendent Letter of Eligibility), Higher Education Leadership, Curriculum and Instruction Leadership, Instructional Technology Leadership, School Operations Leadership,ÌýSpecial Education Leadership,ÌýPennsylvania Superintendent Letter of Eligibility (Credential Only)

Certificates: Post-graduate Superintendent Letter of Eligibility

Admission Term: Fall

Classes:ÌýStudents participate virtually in a fully virtual synchronous mode.

Additional admission criteria: Applicants must hold a master’s degree with a minimum 3.25 GPA. K-12 superintendent applicants should also address how superintendents shape learning in school districts as part of the personal statement. Interview with the admission committee in the early spring of the anticipated start term.

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All DelValÌýgraduate programÌýapplicants are required to have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in the U.S. Alternatively, applicants may furnish proof of the equivalent from a foreign college or university. Students must have also earned a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average (GPA) on a 4.0-point scale. Applicants earning lower GPAs may be considered for admission on an individual basis and may be required to submit additional information.

The MBA, Master of Management and Organizational Leadership, Master of Healthcare Management, Agribusiness, and Master of Criminal JusticeÌý programs offer an option for DelVal seniors to begin earning their graduate degrees as 4+1 students. Please consult these programs for specific eligibility and admission requirements.

All applicants submit:

• Official transcripts from all previously attended academic institutions
• Three professional or academic recommendations with information about the candidate's potential and capacity for graduate study on the form provided
• A minimum 500-word personal statement that includes personal and career goals, interest in the chosen DelVal graduate program, and a summary of strengths and areas for growth
• A comprehensive and current professional résumé

International Applicants

Applicants for whom English is not their first language must submit the results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum score of 80 (IBT) or an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 6.5. DelVal's TOEFL institution code is 2510. Course-by-course evaluations of all academic transcripts from institutions outside of the U.S. are required. Additional documentation will be required upon acceptance, which includes a certification of finances and visa forms.

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