REGLAMENTO PARA EL MANEJO DE TESORERÍA
CUENTA MAESTRA PAGADORA
The materials below are required of each applicant to the Ed.D. program. Each application is evaluated as a whole. 1. Completed Application for Graduate Admission 2. A $45 nonrefundable application fee (not required of
students previously admitted to a graduate program at Azusa Pacific)
3. Official transcripts from all institutions leading to, and awarding, the applicant’s baccalaureate degree and all post-baccalaureate study (This is not required of students for whom Azusa Pacific already has such records. To be considered official, a transcript must come directly from the Office of the Registrar of the school attended to the Graduate Center: Admissions at Azusa Pacific University. Applicants’ sealed copies will not be considered official.) 4. A master’s degree in education or a closely related field
from a regionally accredited institution
5. Minimum graduate GPA of 3.5 on a 4-point scale
6. Applicants who have a master’s degree in a field other than education must submit evidence of satisfactory completion of graduate coursework in the corequisite areas listed for each emphasis. Corequisites not completed prior to admission must be completed by examination or coursework during the first year of doctoral study.
7. Three letters of recommendation on APU forms, two completed by individuals who have supervised the applicant and all from persons who can attest to the applicant’s potential for doctoral study and leadership 8. Evidence of five years of relevant professional experience
(Ed.D. applicants who lack appropriate experience but meet the other admissions criteria may be admitted provisionally and, subsequently, complete experiences to broaden their base of practical experience.) For the school psychology emphasis, in place of the five years of professional experience, a minimum of two years of full-time experience as a school psychologist or the equivalent is required.
9. A current professional résumé
10. A Statement of Intent, a double-spaced paper, five to seven pages in length, that details the applicant’s 1) educational goals, 2) short- and long-term professional goals, 3) professional activities, 4) research interests to be pursued in the program, and 5) reasons for choosing the APU doctoral program.
11. A writing sample that demonstrates the applicant’s ability to write cogently and use research and professional literature effectively in developing ideas and arguments (e.g., a master’s thesis, a scholarly article published in a journal, a comprehensive course paper, or a major district report)
12. Results of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) taken within the last five years sent directly from the testing agency to the Graduate Center. While an applicant’s entire application is considered as a whole, scores of 500 or higher on both the verbal and quantitative reasoning plus an analytical writing score of 4.5 have been predictive of success in the program.
13. For the school psychology emphasis, in addition to the GRE requirement, results of the School Psychology Praxis Exam taken within the last five years is required.
14. A valid California Certificate of Clearance. A copy of a valid California credential may be used in lieu of a certificate. 15. Other evidence of potential for leadership as the
applicant desires
16. For international applicants who have graduated from a college or university where English was not the principle language, the following minimum international iBT (Internet- based TOEFL) scores are required.
Reading: 25 Speaking: 25
If the latter results are not submitted prior to admission, students may be required to follow procedures described under Admission Policies in this catalog. International applicants have a separate application procedure. Please contact the Office of International Student Services at (626) 812-3055 or email [email protected].
All materials should be submitted to:
Graduate Center: Admissions Azusa Pacific University PO Box 7000
Azusa, CA 91702-7000 Located at:
Azusa Pacific University 568 E. Foothill Blvd. Azusa, CA 91702 (626) 815-4570 Fax: (626) 815-4545 • (626) 815-4571 Email: [email protected] website: www.apu.edu/graduatecenter
International applicants send forms to:
International Center Azusa Pacific University 901 E. Alosta Ave. PO Box 7000 Azusa, CA 91702-7000 USA (626) 812-3055 Fax: (626) 815-3801 Email: [email protected] website: www.apu.edu/international
Application Deadlines
Completed applications with all supporting documentation must be received by June 1 for September admission and November 1 for January admission.
Interview
Upon invitation, doctoral applicants interview with at least one member of the doctoral faculty. The purpose of the interview is to meet the applicant, discuss educational and career goals, evaluate the match of the program to the applicant, and determine the applicant’s potential for success in the program.
Admission Decisions
Applicants to the Ed.D. program must meet both the department and the university criteria for admission. The department may offer provisional admission to students who do not meet all the admission criteria. In such cases, the requirements necessary for full admission and the time limit for completing them will be stated in writing. Failure to meet these requirements may result in dismissal from the program.
Upon notification of admission, applicants should confirm their intent to begin their doctoral studies at APU prior to the last day to register.
Computer Requirement
Students must own or have ready access to a computer during their tenure in the program. The SPSS statistical software package is required of students in their research courses throughout the program. The University Bookstore makes arrangements to enable students to purchase computers and software at economical rates on convenient terms. Often, the required purchase of the laptop and software can be budgeted into student loans. For further information, please contact the Office of Graduate Student Financial Services in the Graduate Center at (626) 815-4570.
Residence Requirement and Study Load
Students must meet a residence requirement by completing a minimum of 36 units in the program. Full-time students who want to enroll in more than 12 units per term should meet with their advisor, program director, or department chair.Advisement
Upon admission, each student is assigned a faculty advisor. Academic advising is viewed as a collaborative relationship between the student and the faculty advisor to enable the student to achieve maximum benefits from his or her doctoral experience. The advisor’s role is to work with the student to develop a plan for timely and successful completion of the doctorate. The student should plan to meet with the advisor at least annually; once the student selects his/her Guided Inquiry Mentor, that person usually assumes the role of faculty advisor.
Research Assistantships and Financial Aid
Federal Stafford loans and personal bank loans are available to all eligible graduate students through the Office of Graduate Student Financial Services located in the Graduate Center. Students are advised to contact that office early in the admissions process.In addition, the university offers a limited number of research assistantships to doctoral students able to serve as research assistants to doctoral faculty. Two types of assistantships are available, both on a competitive basis: a full-time assistantship is open to students who enroll in at least two courses per term and can devote 18 hours per week each term to research assistantship responsibilities. A part-time assistantship is open to students who enroll in at least one course per term and can devote nine hours per week each term to research assistantship responsibilities. Both assistantships involve a modest stipend and 50 percent reduction in tuition.
Lillian B. Wehmeyer Scholarship for Doctoral Students in Education
Applicants for this award must be currently enrolled in the School of Education doctoral program on a half- or full-time basis evidencing satisfactory academic progress. The annual award(s) range from $1,000 to $3,500. Applicants must demonstrate academic ability, commitment to service, and financial need as determined by the Selection Committee. Applications are available through the Department of Doctoral Studies in Education and are to be received by May 1 for the following academic year. Recipients will be notified in writing of the award.
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