Educational Administration and Policy

J.D./Ph.D. Joint Degree Program -
Educational Leadership (EDA)

The rationale for this program reflects the increased market demand for individuals trained both in law as well as in educational research and policy. Individuals with this combination of training and background can also be found in schools of education, local educational agencies, state legislative agencies and federal agencies as well.

Note: Must be admitted to Law School and Education Administration and Policy to apply.

Please review the Program Plan for this degree (word|pdf)

Complete the four steps below to apply to this program.
Application Deadline: June 1.
Fellowship Application Deadline: January 10.

1. On-line Application:

New Applicants:
http://www.admissions.ufl.edu/start.html

Readmission:
http://www.admissions.ufl.edu/grad/readmission.html

Application Fee:
http://www.admissions.ufl.edu/grad/gradchecklist.html
$30.00 (nonrefundable) application fee required

2. Department Program Application:

Mail the following to:
Program Assistant – Graduate Records
University of Florida
Dept. of Educational Administration and Policy
PO Box 117049
Gainesville, FL 32611-7049

Department Program Application (word|pdf)

Scholarly Paper (more information)

Official GRE scores from ETS (more information)
(Except for Post-Baccalaureate applications)
Graduate Records Examination: http://www.ets.org

Official Transcripts from every institution attended.

Résumé

3. University Application:

Mail the following to:
University of Florida
Office of Admissions
PO Box 114000
Gainesville, FL 32611-4000

Official GRE scores from ETS (more information)
(Except for Post-Baccalaureate applications)
Graduate Records Examination: http://www.ets.org

Official Transcripts from every institution attended.

4. Interview:

All doctorate candidates must be interviewed following the preliminary approval of all application materials. Generally interviews are in person on campus with one or two faculty members in the student's concentration field. Interviews may be conducted by phone when circumstances prevent an on campus visit.