Major: Educational Leadership
College of Education
Degree: Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Specialization: Higher Education Leaders
Research Areas: Community College/State College Leadership and Issues, University
Leadership and Issues, Student Affairs Leadership in Colleges and Universities, Higher
Education Policy – State and Federal, College/University Student Retention and Success.
Important information about applying to Graduate School:
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Official Transcripts: Official Transcripts and/or Official Foreign Credential Evaluations must
be received from each college or university attended. For more information on how to send
transcripts, please visit our website: xuanyuzg.com/graduate/apply - Supporting documentation: Supplemental documents should be uploaded as separate files as part of the online graduate application. NOTE: You will not be able to submit your application until all the supplemental materials are uploaded.
- Conduct: A “yes” answer to either of the conduct questions on the online application will require a written explanation. Additional information may be requested when your application is under review. Applications will not be fully processed until all conduct issues are cleared.
- Application status: Once your application has been submitted, you can check your application status online to ensure transcripts and test scores have been received.
- Residency classification: Your residency classification automatically defaults to non-Florida. After you are admitted, the residency officer will request additional documents by email if needed.
Admission Requirements
Domestic Students
• Master’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university
• Graduate GPA of 3.0
• Three letters of recommendation
• Personal objective essay
• Resume
• Interview with faculty
International Students
• Master’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university
• Graduate GPA of 3.0
• Three letters of recommendation
• Personal objective essay
• Resume
• Interview with faculty
• A course-by-course evaluation of international transcripts required; FAU will evaluate them or it must be done by a NACES member
• TOEFL score of 548 or IBT of 79; IELTS 6.0; Duolingo 110
Contact/Information
Kathy DuBois
College of Education
Building (ED-47), Room 260
Boca Raton Campus Map
(T) 561.297.3550
(E) kdubois4@xuanyuzg.com
(W) leadership.xuanyuzg.com
Application Deadlines
Domestic Students
Fall: March 1
Spring: September 15
International Students
Fall: March 1
Spring: September 15