Admission Requirements

Prior experience in an educational leadership role (informal or formal) and a master’s degree with a GPA of 3.0 or higher are required. Application materials include:

• Completed online application
  Applications being accepted for spring 2027
• Official transcripts from all universities previously attended
• Resume
• One letter of recommendation attesting to your academic capability to succeed in doctoral-level coursework
• A 2–3-page personal statement discussing your interest in the Ed.D., as well as how it will help you achieve your personal and/or professional goals

Most application materials can be uploaded in the application portal once the initial application is submitted. Transcripts can be sent to Graduate Admissions either electronically (preferred method) to gradstudies@sacredheart.edu or by mail to:

Sacred Heart University
Graduate Admissions
5151 Park Avenue
Fairfield, CT 06825