Higher Education Administration PhD Program
Admissions Criteria
Admission for doctoral study in the Higher Education Administration program is an integrated decision process involving a holistic evaluation of the following criteria as evidence for successful advanced graduate study:
- Leadership promise: As reflected in three formal recommendations and in leadership achievement demonstrated by professional activity (speeches, publications, special reports, etc.).
- Intellectual aptitude: As reflected in scores on the GRE verbal (minimum 50 th percentile), quantitative (minimum 50 th percentile), and written (minimum 4.5), and in previous graduate GPA (minimum 3.5). A student with a GRE score lower than 50% in verbal or quantitative may be considered if the other score is higher than 50%.
- Professional goals and aspirations compatible with the program: As reflected in personal interview with the program faculty.
- Communication skills: As reflected in a writing sample.
Two Step Process for Applying to HEAM
Step 1: Applying to the Graduate School:
Submit your application materials to the Graduate School at least 4 to 6 weeks prior to the deadline for the program to which you are applying so they can be processed and forwarded to the Department by that date. The items listed below must be sent to:
Graduate Admissions and
Records Office
The University of Tennessee
201 Student Services Building
Knoxville, TN 37996-0220
Phone: 865-974-3251
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Complete a Graduate School application online: Graduate Application for Admission or download the application at http://admissions.utk.edu/graduate/apply.shtml.
Note: International students should apply through this page: http://web.utk.edu/~gsinfo/intl.htm -
A $35.00 non-refundable application fee.
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An official transcript from each university you have attended (both graduate and undergraduate).
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Graduate Record Examination (GRE) Scores.
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TOEFL Scores (if applicable).
Update your status! If you have already been admitted to the Graduate School (either as a non-degree student or a degree-seeking student), you will need to complete a "Request for Change of Graduate Program" form (also referred to as a "revision form"). This form can be obtained from the Office of Graduate and International Admissions or online at http://gradstudies.utk.edu/request.pdf.
Important Note: It is your responsibility to check on the status of your application to be sure all materials arrive prior to the program application deadline. Questions regarding the Graduate School Application process? Go to http://gradstudies.utk.edu/default.shtml
Step 2: Applying to the Educational Leadership and Policy Studies Department:
The following items are required for the departmental application and must be submitted to:
Educational Leadership and Policy Studies
Attn: Karen Crumley
The University of Tennessee
317 Bailey Education Complex
1122 Volunteer Boulevard
Knoxville, TN 37996-3430
Phone: (865) 974-2216
Fax: (865) 974-6146
e-mail: kcrumle1@utk.edu
To be considered for admission to the Higher Education Administration program, applicants must:
- Complete the HEAM Program Application which includes a personal statement outlining your goals, showing your compatability with the HEAM Program, and provide evidence of commitment to the profession.
- Submit a current resume in electronic form to Karen Crumley.
- A letter of introduction. Limit this letter to no more than 3 typed, double-spaced pages and including
| - your career goals | |
| - how your past educational, work, and/or personal experiences led you to these goals | |
| - how you think this program and degree can assist you in reaching these goals |
- A writing sample. This may be a copy of a thesis written for a graduate degree, a published article, a legal brief, a research report or course paper, or another form of writing that you feel represents your professional writing skills and style.
- Have recent (within five years) GRE Scores of at least 900 (combined) on the verbal and quantitative sections and 4 on the writing portion.
- Have an earned Graduate GPA of 3.3 or higher.
- Submit 3 Rating forms (references) which speak to your strengths and weaknesses as a student affairs/student services practitioner and as a student .
Students are admitted to the Higher Education Administration (HEAM) Program each spring for matriculation in the fall. Faculty will review applications and in some cases a representative of your program may contact you for an interview. While it is best to interview on campus, those students who have difficulty doing so may make alternative arrangements.
Application materials for admission are due no later than March 15.
If you have questions regarding the Higher Education Administration program, please contact:
Dr. Grady Bogue
Professor and Program Director
Higher Education Administration
319 Bailey Education Complex
1122 Volunteer Boulevard
Knoxville, Tennessee 37996-3430
Phone: 865-974-6140
Fax: 865-974-6146
E-mail: bogue@utk.edu
The University of Tennessee does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status in provision of education programs and services or employment opportunities and benefits. This policy extends to both employment by and admission to the University. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, or disability in the education programs and activities pursuant to the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Inquiries and changes of violation concerning Title VI, Title IX, Section 504, ADA, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), or any of the other above referenced policies should be directed to the Office Equity and Diversity (OED); 1840 Melrose Avenue; Knoxville, Tennessee 37996-3560; telephone (865) 974-2498 (TTY available). Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to the ADA Coordinator at the Office of Human Resources Management; 600 Henley Street; Knoxville, Tennessee 37996-4125.
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Updated 08/05/2009