Applying to the M.Ed. in Higher Education Administration
Admission decisions are made by full-time faculty in the School of Education. Students will be admitted to the program based upon enrollment availability and their ability to meet the following minimum recommended entrance requirements.
- Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university.
- Transcripts showing an undergraduate GPA of 2.75 or higher. Applicants with lower than expected performance are not automatically disqualified, but should provide an explanation for their prior performance and describe the experiences, skills, and dispositions they believe indicate the ability to succeed at the graduate level.
- Transcripts showing a minimum GPA of 3.0 for all graduate courses completed (if applicable). This GPA applies to graduate level courses taken through continuing education or graduate programs at the University of Delaware and other institutions.
- Three letters of recommendation from individuals who are able to assess the applicant’s academic potential. Letters should be from professors who can attest to the candidate’s suitability for graduate study and supervisors who can comment on the candidate’s professional commitment and experience. Letters from family, friends, and professional peers are strongly discouraged.
- For students whose native language is not English, an officially reported minimum TOEFL score of 600 (paper-based test) or 250 (computer-based test) or 100 (iBT).
- A written statement of goals and objectives. This three-question essay response is part of the standard Graduate Studies application and should clearly describe why the applicant wishes to pursue a M.Ed. in Higher Education Administration.
