School of Education
How to Apply
Applications for all graduate programs at the University of Delaware are done online through the University of Delaware’s Graduate College. Applicants can begin the online application, save it and return later to continue working. However, applicants must press the “Submit” button in the application system by the deadline date before it can be reviewed by the faculty admissions committee.
Application
Completed applications contain:
- Online application form. Please do not send any transcripts to the School of Education.
- Test scores. Test scores, such as GRE and Praxis scores, are required in some programs. Please see the table below, and the individual program pages for specific requirements. Students whose native language is not English must submit official score reports of the TOEFL, IELTS, or iTEP Academic Plus test. The minimum acceptable score for the paper-based TOEFL is 600; the minimum acceptable score for the Internet-based TOEFL is 100. The minimum acceptable score for the IELTS is 7.0. The minimum acceptable score for the iTEP Academic Plus is 4.5.
- Three (3) letters of recommendation. Recommendations must be submitted electronically. You may find more information about submitting recommendations online.
- A personal statement or essay. The purpose of this statement is to introduce yourself to the admission committee and discuss your academic and career interests and goals as they stand now, and how you think the graduate program aligns with your interests. Some programs have specific essay questions to be answered and those questions are outlined online.
- Supplemental documents. Some programs require supplemental documents. Please see the individual program pages for specific requirements.
- Writing samples. Some programs also require writing samples. Please see the individual program pages for specific requirements.
- Resume. All graduate programs require the submission of a resume.
Please do not send any documents to the School of Education. All materials should be uploaded into the electronic application.
Test Scores and Deadlines
Test scores, such as GRE and Praxis scores, are required in some programs. In addition, each program has its own deadlines and admission term. Please see the table below, and the individual program pages for specific requirements. Please note that applications are due at midnight (Eastern time) on the dates listed below.
| Program | Application Deadline and Admission Term | Program Coordinator | Admissions Test | Full- or Part-Time | Need to be a Teacher? | Preparation for Certification? | Other Application Requirements |
| Ph.D. in Education | Dec. 1 (Fall) | Christina Barbieri | GRE optional for 2025 | Full-time | No | No | Specific application question. |
| PhD in Educational Statistics and Research Methods | Dec. 1 (Fall) | Kenneth Shores | GRE optional for 2025 | Full-time | No | No | |
| Ed.D. in Educational Leadership | Feb. 28 (Fall) | Lauren Bailes | None | Part-time | Some | Some* | Specific application question. |
| M.A. in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) |
Apr. 1 (priority admission for Fall)
July 15 (final deadline for Fall)
|
Nigel Caplan | GRE optional | Full-time preferred | No | Yes | Specific application question. |
| M.A. in TESL 4+1 Program | Nov. 1 of junior year (Fall) | Nigel Caplan | None | Full-time | No | Yes | Specific application question. Only English majors at UD are eligible. |
| M.A./Ed.S. in School Psychology | Dec. 15 (Fall) |
Kristin Scardamalia | GRE optional for 2025 | Either | No | Yes | Interview, specific application question. |
| M.Ed. in Educational Technology |
May 27 (Summer)
August 15 (Fall) Dec. 10 (Winter)
Jan. 23 (Spring)
|
Fred Hofstetter | None | Either | No | No | No |
| M.Ed. in Educational Technology Online |
May 27 (Summer)
August 15 (Fall) Dec. 10 (Winter)
Jan. 23 (Spring)
|
Fred Hofstetter | None | Either | No | No | |
| M.Ed. in Exceptional Children and Youth |
Dec. 15 (Spring)
April 1 (Fall)
|
Josh Wilson | None | Part-time | Yes | No | Specific application question. |
| M.Ed. in Exceptional Children and Youth – Masters Plus Certification Program (MPCP) |
April 1 (Summer)
|
Josh Wilson | Praxis Core | Full-time | No | Yes | Specific application question. |
| M.Ed. in Exceptional Children and Youth-4+1 Program | Dec. 15 of junior year (Fall) | Josh Wilson | Praxis Core | Full-time | No | Yes | Only ECE, ETE, or secondary ed majors at UD are eligible. Specific application question. |
| M.Ed. in Literacy Online |
August 15
(Fall) Jan. 23 (Spring A)
March 25 (Spring B)
May 27
(Summer)
|
Rachel Karchmer-Klein | None | Part-time | Yes | Yes | Specific application question. |
| M.Ed. in Teacher Leadership Online |
August 15
(Fall A)
Oct. 1
(Fall B)
Jan. 23 (Spring A)
Mar. 25 (Spring B)
May 27 (Summer A)
|
Rachel Karchmer- Klein |
None | Part-time | Yes | No | Specific application question. |
* *Superintendent/Assistant Superintendent and/or Certified Central Office Personnel is available to some Ed.D. students who meet specific criteria. Please check with the Ed.D. program coordinator, Lauren Bailes.