Educational Administration and Policy Studies PhD

Degree Level: PhD

Department: Educational Administration & Policy Studies

School or College: School of Education

Required Credentials: Transcripts, 3 Letters of recommendation and cover form, GRE, Concentration, Statement of goals, Resume, Educational Leadership Essay (see Special Notes below) . The submission of an English-language, scholarly writing sample is recommended

Application Deadline for Fall Admission and Assistantship Consideration: February 15
Application Deadline for Fall Admission without Assistantship Consideration: February 15

Application Deadline for Spring Admission and Assistantship Consideration: October 1
Application Deadline for Spring Admission without Assistantship Consideration: October 1

Application Deadline for Summer Admission and Assistantship Consideration: Not available
Application Deadline for Summer Admission without Assistantship Consideration: Not available

Special Notes:

Cannot use letters, statement of goals or resume submitted for a prior application. The letter of recommendation form MUST be submitted. The department recommends submitting an English-language, scholarly writing sample as part of the application.  Late applications will be considered on a case by case basis.

Please type a response to the following essay.  The response should not exceed 800 words. 

            Question: Identify a current state, national, or international problem, dilemma, or controversial situation affecting educational leaders in either the k-12 or higher education fields.  Describe the nature of the issue, effective strategies for addressing the issue, and the role of an effective leader in implementing those strategies.    

Tracks: Higher Education Leadership, School Leadership, Educational Policy

Grad Bulletin URL:

http://www.albany.edu/graduatebulletin/edl_admin_policy_studies_phd_degree.htm