An online doctoral degree from Tarleton State can help increase your employability and provide opportunities for growth.
With tuition rates well below the state average, Tarleton is an affordable choice to support career change or career advancement.
Beyond these general requirements for admission to the College of Graduate Studies, departments may set additional standards for admission to degree programs as necessary, subject to administrative approval.
What you need to apply as a doctoral student:
- Online Graduate Application
- Official Transcripts
- Test Scores (if applicable)
Applicants with permanent residency status may be required to submit a transcript evaluation and proof of English proficiency.
Application Process, Official Transcripts, Test Scores, Program Specific Requirements
Please review the following information before completing the Graduate Admissions application.
Application Process
- Submit your Online Graduate Application
- Pay a $50 non-refundable processing fee
- Submit an essay (600 words or less) addressing your purpose and goals for pursuing a terminal degree
Official Transcripts
Request official academic credentials from each of the colleges and universities you have attended and submit them using one of the following methods.
- Mail sealed, official transcripts to:
The College of Graduate Studies
Box T-0350
Stephenville, TX 76402
- Request that the awarding institution email them to [email protected].
- Drop off your sealed, official transcripts directly to the College of Graduate Studies Office during regular business hours.
- Note: If you attended a foreign college or university, you will need to have a course by course transcript evaluation by the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE) or the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).
Test Scores
The Ed.D. in Educational Leadership program does not require GRE scores.
Program Specific Requirements
- Educational Leadership-Ed.D.: Submit program required materials
For more details regarding graduate admissions, please visit the College of Graduate Studies.
AVAILABLE DEGREE PROGRAMS
Concentrations: Educational Technology Leadership, Higher Education Leadership, EC-12 Education Leadership, and Educational Finance.