Program Requirements

1. Accepted application from the Graduate School
2. A Master’s degree from an accredited university
3. Minimum three-years experience preferred
4. A completed EPhD program application
5. Two official  transcripts for all regionally accredited colleges and universities attended.
6. A satisfactory score on the GMAT, GRE or MAT within the last five years.
7. References should come from three (3) professional persons who are knowledgeable of the applicant’s professional academic ability, job experiences, leadership potential and availability to participate in the program. A reference from the President or  Chief Executive Officer will strengthen the application. The  applicant must provide the link to his/her reference person for submission to to: ephdrefl@jsums.edu . The requested reference form must be signed and submitted electronically by the author. The applicant’s name should be in the subject line.
8.  A clear statement of purpose and proposed research
9.  A successful interview with the program screening committee
10.  Recommendation for admission by the screening committee
11.  Upon admission, a non-refundable $1,000 deposit will be required to hold your spot. This deposit will be applied to your Fall tuition. 

Note: Students accepted in this program must be able to transfer a minimum of twelve (12) semester hours from previous graduate work to complement the core area. Approval is required by the program faculty before being admitted formally to the program. Admission will be limited to a diverse cohort of 15-25 participants from higher education faculty, mid/entry level executive personnel in higher education and other human service related sectors.