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College of Education & Human Services

Directions for Applying to the Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership

Note: As early in this process as possible (upon initial contact), a meeting (phone, Skype, or face-to-face) needs to be held to discuss the potential student’s career goals so a determination can be made if the 91´«Ã½ EdD in Educational Leadership is an appropriate degree and if it is to determine which option is most appropriate.

Step 1: Complete the EDL doctoral program application.

Step 2: Secure at least two references using the reference form.

Step 3: Email a copy of your resume.

The application, references and resume can be scanned and emailed to educationalleadership@wiu.edu, faxed (309-298-2222) or mailed:

EDL Program Coordinator
Horrabin Hall 115
91´«Ã½
One University Circle
Macomb IL 61455

Step 4: Apply online to the Graduate School.

Step 5:  Send official copies of your transcripts for all undergraduate and graduate coursework to the graduate school.  You do not need to request 91´«Ã½ transcripts.  Additionally, if you have not taken any coursework since you last attended 91´«Ã½, you do not need to send new transcripts. Transcripts need to be sent to:

School of Graduate Studies-Admissions
Sherman Hall 116
91´«Ã½
Macomb, IL 61455

Step 6: Schedule your interview.

Step 7: Prepare your educational leadership portfolio.

Step 8: Complete your interview, writing sample, and share your leadership portfolio.

Feel free to email/call us with questions:

educationalleadership@wiu.edu
309-298-1183