Ready to Lead Change? Apply to the Doctor of Education Program
The online Ed.D. at Texas Wesleyan welcomes educators and administrators from schools and districts around the country who want to solve meaningful challenges for both students and fellow education professionals.
We are looking for dedicated educators and administrators who are ready to find doctoral-level solutions to practical school leadership challenges.
Next application deadline
December 1, 2025
Next start date
January 12, 2026
We offer three starts per year: fall, spring and summer. Not ready to apply yet? Complete our request for information form to stay connected and receive program updates.
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Being practitioners, we understand our students are balancing family and work responsibilities. We’ve designed the workload so you can handle it while working full time.”
Ken Helvey
Doctoral Program Director and Associate Professor for Education Leadership and Education
Admission Requirements
- Master’s degree with a minimum final GPA of 3.2
- Minimum 2 years as a teacher, administrator or education staff
- Experience in public, private or higher education settings accepted
Application Requirements
To complete your application online, you’ll need to provide:
- Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
- Current resume or CV showing professional experience
- A two-page letter of intent that addresses:
- Why you wish to pursue doctoral studies
- What concentration interests you (Curriculum & Instruction or Educational Leadership) and why
- How you plan to use your Ed.D. degree
- What experiences have prepared you for doctoral study
No GRE or GMAT required. Submitting an application is always free.
We review applications on a rolling basis, but encourage you to apply as soon as possible to allow adequate time for review. Submitting your application early ensures that you can enter the program in your preferred term.
Get a Personalized Consultation Before You Apply
Before you apply, we encourage you to schedule a one-on-one consultation with our enrollment team. They’ll help you map your professional background to program requirements, explain timelines and outline exactly what to expect from start to finish.
To set up your time to talk, email doctorofeducation@txwes.edu or call 817-785-9307.
Request Information
To download a program brochure and learn more about the online Doctor of Education from Texas Wesleyan University, please fill out the form. You can also get in touch with an enrollment specialist directly by calling us at 817-785-9307.