Applications are open for the 2024 Educational Leadership Doctoral Program Cohort. 

Applications are submitted directly to the NMSU Graduate School.

Please include each of the following items in your application:

  • Upload legible copies of all academic transcripts
  • Make sure to select Fall 2024 for the admission semester
  • Upload a Statement of Support from Current Employer
  • Fillable entry for ELA program and degree selection 
  • Fillable entry for an agreement to interview with ELA faculty
  • Upload a letter of intent/purpose
    • In your letter, answer these three questions:
      • What are your career aspirations?
      • How can our program help you achieve those career goals?
      • With which faculty member do your proposed plans/research align?
  • Upload a current Résumé or Curriculum Vitae
  • Upload a four-to-five page writing sample focusing on a social justice issue in education
  • Enter contact information for three references who will each upload confidential letters of reference into your application portal. You must waive your right to view!

 Application Deadline

Applications are open for the 2024 Educational Leadership Doctoral Program Cohort. The deadline for submitting applications and their supplemental materials for this program is Wednesday, January 31, 2024.

Click here for the: Ed.D Student Handbook

Click here for the: Ph.D. Doctoral Handbook