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School of Educational Foundations, Leadership and Aviation
of coursework plus a thesis (six thesis hours). The student's advisory committee may recommend additional coursework or thesis hours. Required courses include six hours in educational psychology and 24 hours in research and evaluation including a practicum. Students taking a non-thesis option must take additional courses from an approved list of electives. Masters students must take two qualifying examinations that cover the program core and the area of professional specialization. PhD in Educational Psychology/Research, Evaluation, Measurement and Statistics The PhD degree requires a university determined minimum of 60 hours beyond the master's degree or a minimum of 90 semester hours beyond the bachelor's degree. The typical doctoral student completes nine hours of common core coursework in educational psychology and 15 hours of common core coursework in integrated and extended inquiry; 18 hours of professional course hours (e.g., psychometric theory, applied multivariate research), a minimum of nine hours in a cognate area defined by the student and committee chair (e.g., mathematical statistics, institutional research, student development), and at least 15 dissertation hours. Students also select two applied experiences from a list of suggested experiences with the assistance and approval of the committee chair. PhD students must take two qualifying examinations that cover the program and core and the area of professional specialization. Admission Requirements For both the masters and PhD programs, admissions decisions are competitive and based on a combination of multiple criteria. Criteria for admission to the master's program include an undergraduate GPA of at least 2.75; Miller Analogy Test (MAT) or Graduate Record Exam (GRE); 3 positive letters of reference (preferably from previous instructors or employers); and evidence of potential for professional development (e.g., proof of written work). For the doctoral program, admissions criteria include telephone or personal interview, GRE scores, undergraduate and master's GPA, four positive letters of reference on SES forms, relevant experience, statement of career goals, and evidence of potential for professional development (e.g., proof of written work). Students considering admission to the doctoral program must have a master's degree from an accredited institution. Doctoral applicants should have an undergraduate GPA of at least 2.50 and a graduate GPA of at least 3.50. Application Procedures Applicants must submit a Graduate Application for Admission form, the required number of positive letters of recommendation (three for master's, four for doctoral), a signed Confidentiality of Reference form, official score report for required tests (GRE or MAT for master's, GRE for doctoral), two official transcripts from each institution attended, Statement of Purpose and the Graduate College application fee. International applicants must include TOEFL scores and a signed Confirmation of Resources form. Completed applications are reviewed as they are received. Higher Education and Student Affairs (HESA) Stephen P. Wanger, PhD—Associate Professor and Program Coordinator MS in Educational Leadership/Higher Education To be considered for admission to the Masters program with a specialization in Higher Education, applicants are expected to have an earned baccalaureate degree with at least a 3.00 GPA (on a 4.00 scale) and career goals that match program learning objectives. Through the OSU Graduate College’s online application, applicants must provide a
career objective essay, current academic vita or resume, critical issue essay, appropriate recommendations, and recent Graduate Record Exam (GRE) scores or Millers Analogy Test (MAT) scores. Students currently enrolled in the program have an average MAT scores of 57/410 or GRE scores of Verbal 149 (437) and Quantitative 145 (541). Applicants may be asked to complete an interview with program faculty. Applications to all HESA Master’s programs are accepted on a rolling basis. An applicant’s file will be reviewed when all materials have been uploaded through the online application system. Notification of the admission decision will follow before the beginning of the next semester. MS in Educational Leadership/College Student Development To be considered for admission to the Masters program with a specialization in College Student Development, applicants are expected to have an earned baccalaureate degree with at least a 3.00 GPA (on a 4.00 scale) and career goals that match program learning objectives. Applicants must provide a personal statement, current resume or academic vita, appropriate recommendations, and a recent Graduate Record Exam (GRE) or Miller’s Analogy Test (MAT) scores. Students currently enrolled in the program have an average MAT score of 57/410 or GRE scores of Verbal 149 (437) and Quantitative 145 (541). Applicants may be asked to complete an interview with program faculty. Applications to all HESA Master’s programs are accepted on a rolling basis; however, for fullest consideration for graduate assistantships in the College Student Development program, please submit all materials by January 15. An applicant’s file will be reviewed when all materials have been uploaded to the online application system. Notification of the admission decision will follow before the beginning of the next semester. PhD in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies/ Higher Education Through the OSU Graduate College’s online application, applicants for the Ph.D. program in Higher Education must provide a current academic vita/resume, a career objective essay, three letters of recommendation, a critical issue essay, two examples of written work, and either GRE (Graduate Record Exam) or MAT (Miller Analogy Test) scores. Students currently enrolled in the program have an average GRE score of Verbal - 153, Quantitative - 149, and Writing - 4.5 for exams taken on or after Aug. 1, 2011. Students currently enrolled in the program have an average MAT scores of 57/410. GRE scores must not be over five years old at the time of application review. Additionally, the program faculty may request an interview with applicants. The Ph.D. requires a one-year research experience completed simultaneously with late-stage coursework. All application material must be received by March 15; review of applications will begin soon thereafter. Notification of decisions will follow. More information about the Higher Education Administration program, course requirements, other pertinent information, and an electronic copy of the application packet, can be found at http://education.okstate.edu/ hesa. The MS in Educational Leadership is offered with an option in College Student Development for individuals who desire a career in student services. Applications (http://education.okstate.edu/hesa/ application) are accepted on a rolling basis; however, preference for graduate assistantship positions will be given to those candidates who submit completed applications by February 1. Applications for all degree programs can be found on the EHA Graduate Studies website at http://education.okstate.edu/graduatestudies.
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