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Application deadline: January 1 for Fall admission.
In addition to the criteria below, applicants must meet general graduate admission requirements .
The 67-credit doctoral program in global inclusion and social development invites applicants with a variety of academic and experiential backgrounds who hold degrees from an accredited institution. Minimum requirements for the PhD in global inclusion and social development include a previous degree in education, social sciences, or a related area from an accredited college or university or international equivalent; and a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 (any courses).
Applicants who possess a master’s degree in education, the social sciences, or a related area may qualify to waive required concentration courses, and may be granted a doctorate in global inclusion and social development after completing 52 credits of core courses and other required degree components. Such advanced standing is at the discretion of the program, and may be subject to provision of qualifying materials, including past syllabi.
Applicants who either hold a BA-level degree*, or hold a master’s degree in a non-related field at the time of application, may still apply for admission to the doctoral program. Such individuals will be considered concurrent students of the master’s and doctoral programs until all master’s-level requirements in global inclusion and social development are fulfilled.
We will contact qualified applicants for an interview after an application has been received and processed.
Statement of Purpose - Please discuss in 1,200 words or less your reasons for pursuing graduate study and your academic, personal, and professional goals.
Transcripts - Official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended. Applicants must possess a four-year bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university.
Three Letters of Recommendation - Letters should come from individuals who can speak to your academic and professional preparation for program success.
Test Scores (GRE or MAT) - We do not require a minimum score. Please note that individuals who possess an MA/MS degree in a related field at the time of application do not need to submit test scores.
Résumé or Curriculum Vitae - Please make sure all educational background and professional history is current with degrees earned, institutions attended, majors, and GPAs.
Required Writing Sample #1 - Writing sample should demonstrate applicant’s ability to complete high-quality intellectual work and be of reasonable length.
Required Writing Sample #2 - Writing sample should demonstrate applicant’s ability to complete high-quality intellectual work and be of reasonable length.
Personal Interview - When the Office of Graduate Admissions has notified us of your completed application, we will contact qualified candidates to arrange an interview (either in person or via teleconference).
International Applicants Only:
Test Scores (TOEFL or IETLS and GRE) - International applications are required to take either the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System exam (IELTS). The waiver of TOEFl/IETLS scores for international applicants is at the discretion of the Office of Graduate Admissions.
Additional Documentation - International applicants must also submit certain additional documentation. Please view these details on the International Graduate Admissions website.
*BA-level applicants must also submit official GRE verbal and quantitative scores with their application to the PhD program. People with disabilities should contact us by email or phone (617.287.4361) for specific testing accommodations and for all other admission-related inquiries.
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