PhD Educational Theory and Practice - Early Childhood Education at University of Georgia

Entry requirements

Apply to the UGA Graduate School and include the following: a) CV/Resume b) Statement of Purpose (emphasizing career goals, objectives, and research plans); at the end of the statement include the names of up to 3 potential faculty who share your interests and could potentially serve as your major advisor. c) Writing Sample d) Unofficial transcript(s) From all Colleges/Universities you attended. e) Applicant must have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 and a graduate GPA of 3.5 f) Letters of Recommendation (Optional) g) The GRE is no longer required for any of our PhD programs. h) International Applicants: For applicants whose primary language is not English, proof of English proficiency is required. Applicants who submit TOEFL scores are required to have a minimum score of 20 in all subparts of the test. Applicants who submit IELTS test scores are required to have a minimum score of 6.0 in all subparts of the test. i) International Applicants that are seeking financial assistance e.g. a departmental assistantship, must have a TOEFL speak score of 26 or higher or an IELTS score of 8.