ADMISSIONS
Admission Requirements Candidates seeking admission to the Leadership Studies Program for the Doctor of Philosophy Degree must meet the following requirements:
1. A master’s degree from a college or university recognized by a regional or general accrediting agency.
2. A completed Graduate Record Exam (GRE) General Test, or the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT)or the Miller Analogies Test (MAT) as applicable to the discipline area of the student.
3. An applicant with his/her highest degree from a non-English-speaking country is required to complete the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) examination and obtain a score of 600 or higher on the written examination or at least 250 on the computer examination.
4. An applicant will be interviewed by an Admissions Committee as part of the admission requirements prior to recommendation for acceptance into the program.
Note: These requirements will be reviewed periodically and revisions made as appropriate.
For information regarding application and admissions, contact the School of Graduate Studies at: (336) 285-2366 or contact us directly at: (336) 285-2141
Application Materials
1. Two official transcripts of all college-level academic work.2. Three letters of recommendation (for study at master’s level) from professional associates or supervising faculty/professors from the degree granting institution.
3. An official copy of the GRE, GMAT, or MAT scores mailed directly to the University from the testing agency.
4. An official copy of the TOEFL score, if applicable, mailed directly to the University from the testing agency.
5. The completed application form and application fee stipulated by the School of Graduate Studies at NC A&T State University.
6. A Statement of Purpose (two pages and double-spaced) explaining the reasons for pursuing the Doctor of Philosophy degree in Leadership Studies and detailing professional work experience or leadership research background. The Statement will also be used to evaluate writing proficiency.
For information regarding application and admissions, contact the School of Graduate Studies at: (336) 285-2366 or contact us directly at: (336) 285-2141
