Leadership and Professional Practice Admission
We are currently accepting applications to the Summer 2025 cohort of the Leadership and Professional Practice doctoral program (EdD). Step-by-step application instructions and links to forms are provided below. Applications must be completed by February 28, 2025, in order to be considered for admission this year. Due to the cohort nature of the program, applications are accepted during a prescribed timeframe, typically December through February for the incoming Summer cohort. New cohorts are admitted in Summer only. We look forward to receiving your application!
To request to add your name to our list of prospective applicants to future cohorts, please select the Inquiry Form link below.
Inquiry Form
Minimum Admission Requirements
- Master's degree (or equivalent) from a regionally accredited institution
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above on all prior graduate work
- Minimum of two years of professional experience in an organizational/institutional setting, preferably in a leadership role
Application Requirements
- Required Application Materials
- LEAD Application Instructions - please review prior to initiating the application process
- Graduate School Application (Summer 2025)
- Essay Questions
- Three (3) General Recommendations (using the online form provided)
- Resume/CV
- Official transcripts from all previously attended institutions, even if a degree was not awarded
- Non-refundable application fee (first time UTC graduate students only)
Admission Process & Induction Foundational Course
Please refer to the Admission Timeline below. Following the review of complete applications in March, the Program Office will contact select applicants via email to schedule an interview to be held via Zoom video conference in April. Applicants will be notified of admission status no later than May 1. New cohort members will enroll in a required foundational course, LEAD 7000 Learning and Leadership: Induction and Integration (1 credit hour), during the Summer 2025 semester. In addition to two synchronous meetings, the foundational course includes material work in the Virtual Classroom (UTC Learn/Canvas) through online discussions and readings. The specific LEAD 7000 class meeting dates/times will be published to the Admission Timeline in early Spring 2025. Should an admitted participant be unable to fully participate in the LEAD 7000 foundational course, the participant may request to defer admission for one academic year.
Admission Timeline (Summer 2025)
December 2, 2024: Application cycle opens
December 2024 - February 2025: Applications are processed by the UTC Graduate School
February 28, 2025: Application deadline
March 2025: Complete applications are routed to the academic department for review by the Admission Committee
April 2025: The admission evaluation process continues; select applicants are contacted via email to schedule an interview via Zoom video conference
May 2025: Applicants are notified of admission status no later than May 1 and specific Summer enrollment information is distributed to accepted participants
Summer 2025 (May - August): Enrollment in required foundational course, LEAD 7000 Learning and Leadership: Induction and Integration (1 credit hour). The foundational course includes two required synchronous meetings. In addition to the synchronous meetings, the foundational course includes material work in the Virtual Classroom (UTC Learn/Canvas) through online discussions and readings. Should an admitted participant be unable to fully participate in the LEAD 7000 foundational course, the participant may request to defer admission for one academic year.
Fall 2025 (August - December): Core course enrollment begins (6 credit hours – online delivery) and continues year round (Fall, Spring and Summer) through successful completion of the core program of study