Teaching and Learning Ed.D.
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College of Education & Human Service Professions (DCEH)601 - Doctor of Education
Preferred undergraduate GPA
3
Preferred graduate or professional degree
A master's or comparable overseas degree in education or a related field (special education, curriculum and instruction, human development, psychology, social work, management science, criminology).
Preferred English language test for admission
No Preferred Test
TOEFL - Total - Score
79
TOEFL - Reading - Score
19
TOEFL - Writing - Score
21
IELTS - Total - Score
6.5
IELTS - Reading - Score
6.5
IELTS - Writing - Score
6.5
Is a Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score used to determine admission to this program?
Yes
Is a Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) score used to determine admission to this program?
No
Description of other application requirements
The application must also include:
- three letters of recommendation.
- a minimum of three work samples (e.g., written reports, articles, presentations, curricula, or other professional artifacts).
- a personal statement of career objectives.
- a personal interview with the EdD teaching and learning admissions committee.
The statement of career objectives will be used to:
1) evaluate how well this program will meet the needs of the applicant.
2) determine if appropriate concentration courses are available.
3) conduct an initial evaluation of writing skills.
GRE scores will be considered as part of a holistic evaluation of the application. Results of the survey will also be used as part of a holistic evaluation of the application.
International and domestic applicants whose first language is not English must provide proof of English language proficiency. Please visit the English Proficiency Requirements page for more information: z.umn.edu/proficiency-reqs
A new scoring scale has been introduced for the TOEFL exam. Minimum required scores on exams taken on or after January 21, 2026 are as follows:
Overall: 4.5
Reading: 4.5
Writing: 4.5
The exam date should be within two years of the program start date.
- three letters of recommendation.
- a minimum of three work samples (e.g., written reports, articles, presentations, curricula, or other professional artifacts).
- a personal statement of career objectives.
- a personal interview with the EdD teaching and learning admissions committee.
The statement of career objectives will be used to:
1) evaluate how well this program will meet the needs of the applicant.
2) determine if appropriate concentration courses are available.
3) conduct an initial evaluation of writing skills.
GRE scores will be considered as part of a holistic evaluation of the application. Results of the survey will also be used as part of a holistic evaluation of the application.
International and domestic applicants whose first language is not English must provide proof of English language proficiency. Please visit the English Proficiency Requirements page for more information: z.umn.edu/proficiency-reqs
A new scoring scale has been introduced for the TOEFL exam. Minimum required scores on exams taken on or after January 21, 2026 are as follows:
Overall: 4.5
Reading: 4.5
Writing: 4.5
The exam date should be within two years of the program start date.