Educational Leadership Program Admission Requirements

Admission Eligibility

To be eligible to enroll in DePaul's Educational Leadership master's degree program, students must hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Application Requirements

A complete application to the Educational Leadership master's degree program will include the following materials:

• Graduate admission application
• $40 domestic application fee, $75 international application fee
• Official transcripts from all colleges or universities attended
• Résumé
• Two letters of recommendation from professors or work supervisors
• Personal statement indicating professional development goals and related experience (at least 750 words)

Applicants who have earned a degree outside of the U.S. or who will be considered international students must submit additional materials. Visit our International Students page for more information.

Applicants can upload supplemental application materials, send requests for letters of recommendation, and pay the application fee through our online application system.

Application Deadlines

The Educational Leadership master's degree program admits new students every quarter: fall, winter, spring and summer. It offers rolling admission, but the regular deadlines are set to assure students full consideration for admission and financial aid. The program will continue to accept and process applications after the regular deadline if space is available.

Students generally receive an admission decision 3-4 weeks after submitting a complete application.

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Learn more about Graduate Admission.
Attend an Admission Event.

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