Applying to DPEL Is a Two-Step Process:

• First, you must submit an application through Cal State Apply.
• Second, all DPEL applicants must submit a program application, including supporting documents such as letters of recommendation, directly to DPEL's Admissions and Support Coordinator.

1. Cal State Apply

   • Complete Cal State Apply Graduate/Post-Baccalaureate application for admission at: https://www2.calstate.edu/apply
   • Please use the major/program objective:
     • Educational Leadership Pre-K-12 (Ed.D.)
     • Educational Leadership Post Secondary (Ed.D)
   • Official transcripts are required. One official transcript copy from each college or university attended should be sent to:
     • Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership
       California State University, Bakersfield
       9001 Stockdale Hwy. - 22 EDUC
       Bakersfield, CA 93311

2. Application for Program Admission Form

   • Admission to the Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership requires the following of all applicants:
     • An earned Baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution of higher education with a grade point average in upper division coursework of 3.0 or above;
     • An earned Master’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education with a grade point average of 3.0 or above;
     • Sufficient preparation and graduate training and experience pertinent to educational leadership to benefit from DPEL;
     • Demonstrated academic excellence, problem-solving ability, and an interest in critically assessing and bringing about improvements in current educational policies and practices; and
     • Demonstrated educational leadership potential and skills including successful experience in school, postsecondary, community, and/or policy leadership.
   • A candidate documents their ability to meet DPEL’s minimum admissions requirements by submitting the items listed below.
     • Please send the DPEL Application, including all supporting documents, to:
       • Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership
         California State University, Bakersfield
         9001 Stockdale Hwy. - 22 EDUC
         Bakersfield, CA 93311
         
     • Submission of Graduate Record Examination* (GRE) scores from the Verbal, Quantitative, and Written tests, taken within the last five years; UPDATE: The GRE is no longer required!
     • Three sealed and signed letters of recommendation from professionals attesting to the leadership, ability, and scholarship of the candidate;
     • A Statement of Purpose (no more than five pages) outlining
       • Your reasons for pursuing a doctoral degree,
       • A biographical sketch of your experiences in the field of education,
       • Your career plans,
       • Your scholarly interests, and
       • Your views on current and future educational reform efforts, along with your role(s) in these efforts;
     • A résumé or curriculum vitae including demonstrated experience in a work environment where education is the primary professional emphasis; and An official transcript from each college or university attended.

*GRE
Your Official GRE scores can be sent to CSU Bakersfield electronically.
Institution code = 4110

Have a question? Please contact:

Dr. Mahmoud Suleiman
Email: msuleiman@csub.edu
Phone: (661) 654-3140
DPEL Office: Education 249
Doctoral Lounge: Education 247

Information Session Dates

To schedule an information session, please contact:

Rosie Soriano
DPEL Administrative Coordinator
Email: rsoriano@csub.edu
Phone: (661) 654-3140

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