1. Department of Educational Foundations and Leadership
  2. Admissions
  3. How to Apply

How to Apply

Apply to UL Lafayette's M.Ed. or Ed.D. in Educational Leadership. See deadlines, what to submit, and how cohorts start each fall.

Apply through the Graduate School and meet its admission requirements. Each program also asks for the items below.

International Applicants

Review the Graduate School's additional steps for international applicants. The hybrid M.Ed. includes online coursework, and students on F-1 visas can't pursue online degrees, so check eligibility for the M.Ed. before you apply.

Funding Deadline

Want to be considered for a graduate assistantship? Apply by March 1 for fall. Explore financial resources.

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Applying to Each Program

Deadline: June 30. Cohorts begin each fall.

You'll need:

  • A valid teaching certificate
  • At least three years of full-time teaching experience
  • A letter of recommendation from your principal or supervisor authorizing release time and opportunities to complete leadership projects
  • Two letters of recommendation from colleagues who can speak to your commitment to excellence in teaching and learning
  • A resume or curriculum vitae
  • A letter of intent describing your vision as a school leader

You'll also need a 2.75 GPA on all undergraduate work, or a 3.0 GPA on your last 60 semester hours, and to have completed a teacher induction program or similar program. The GRE isn't required.

Learn about the M.Ed.

Deadline: June 30 for fall admission (May 15 for international applicants).

You'll need:

  • A master's degree from an accredited university
  • A professional resume or curriculum vitae
  • A letter of application answering these questions:
    1. What is your purpose for joining the doctoral program?
    2. What are your career goals, both short and long term?
    3. How do you believe the doctoral program will help you in the performance of your professional duties and responsibilities?
    4. What specific qualities and characteristics do you bring to the doctoral program?
    5. How would your personal and professional environments support you in your quest for the doctoral degree?

Selected applicants are invited to interview.

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