What should I discuss in my statement of purpose?
In your statement, please discuss:
- Your objectives for graduate study: how this HGSE program will help you achieve your goals
- Ed.D. applicants: In addition, describe the research you would like to pursue as a student within the doctoral program. Indicate with which HGSE faculty you would like to study.
- Your background: what key experiences have contributed to your commitment to work in the field of education or with education-related issues
Doctor of Education Leadership (Ed.L.D.) applicants only:
In your statement, please discuss:
- Your background
- Your most significant professional accomplishment(s)
- What key experiences have contributed to your commitment to education
- How you came to your decision to become a system-level leader in education
- Your plans - what you hope to achieve:
- Through the Ed.L.D. program as a student
- In your career as a leader in education
Language and Literacy, Learning and Teaching, Special Studies and Teacher Education have additional instructions related to the Statement of Purpose.
What is the required length of the statement?
The statement should be no more than 1,500 words, typed and double-spaced. Your statement should be written by you alone and represent your original work.
