Iowa State University
College of Human Sciences


Educational Administration Application Process

Graduate College Admission Requirements

Requirements for:
Graduate College

1. Graduate application
2. $20 application fee
3. Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate coursework.

- Applying to Iowa State

- Download application or apply online

PLEASE NOTE:

- Applicants must satisfy admission requirements for both the Graduate College AND ELPS: Educational Administration Program

- Admission to the PreLEAD Program or the CAS Program does not imply admission to a degree program.

ELPS: Educational Administration Program Admission Requirments

Requirements for:

Master of Education Degree

PreLEAD Program for Administrative Licensure

1. PreLEAD Program application
2. Essay on school leadership
3. Three candidate support forms
4. Resume

- PreLEAD Program Letter and Application


Requirements for: CAS Program for Superintendent Licensure

1. Satisfactory academic standing in top half of undergraduate class and graduate GPA of 3.5 or better (required for full admission)
2. Four candidate support forms
3. Written statement of professional goals
4. Resume
5. Interview
6. Documentation of master's degree in educational administration or equivalent, principal licensure, and 3 years administrative experience


Requirements for: Doctor of Philosophy Degree

1. Satisfactory academic standing in top half of undergraduate class and graduate GPA of 3.5 or better (required for full admission)
2. Graduate Record Examination (GRE) general test scores
3. Four candidate support forms
4. Written statement of professional goals
5. Resume
6. Interview

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