TOEFL The minimum required score for the TOEFL is 104 overall, with 4 sub scores of 26 each.TOEFL or IELTS score reports are valid for two years and scores will be considered expired if the test was taken more than two years prior to submission of the application. Photocopies of TOEFL or IELTS Score Reports will not be considered valid. IELTS Minimum required scores in the IELTS are an overall score of 7, with sub scores of 7 each. (Note: students are required to take the Academic Reading/Writing test within IELTS, not the General Training Reading/Writing test).TOEFL or IELTS score reports are valid for two years and scores will be considered expired if the test was taken more than two years prior to submission of the application. Photocopies of TOEFL or IELTS Score Reports will not be considered valid. GRE Current (within the last 5 years) Graduate Record Exam (GRE) scores are required from PhD and PhD/AM applicants. Applications will not be considered without official scores. Scores should be sent from the Educational Testing Service (ETS) directly to the University. The school code is 1832 and the department code is 5001.

PS Candidate Statement. Indicate your reasons for applying for doctoral study, covering the following points: a) this program seeks to develop scholars who will assume leadership positions in higher education; reflect on how you will make use of and contribute to scholarship in the field; b) describe your plans for study, including a specific statement of your academic areas of interest; c) given your interests, why do you think this program is a good fit for you? d) briefly describe your career plans; and e) (optional) provide other information useful for the admissions committee, such as explaining inconsistencies in your academic record. CV Comprehensive Resume or Curriculum Vitae. Fee Applicants can pay the $75 fee electronically at the time they submit their online application. If you opt not to pay the application fee with a credit card online, please send a check or money order to Sarina Carrillo at SSA Admissions, 969 East 60th St, Chicago, IL 60637. This application fee is not refundable and does not apply toward tuition or other charges. RL You are responsible for securing 4 letters of reference. We especially value letters from former professors or academic advisors. References should be qualified to speak regarding your ability for graduate study, preferably those familiar with your academic ability or research skills. Transcript Transcripts are required from every institution where an applicant has taken 3 or more courses unless these courses and their grades appear on the home transcript; this includes courses taken Pass/Fail. We accept electronic delivery of official transcripts provided directly by your university; the designated receiver is Admission specialist, Sarina Carrillo. You may upload scanned or digitized unofficial transcripts in support of your application only if they are accompanied by institutional grading and credit system information (most commonly found on the reverse side of paper transcripts). If you are scanning transcripts make sure to include this information. If work is in progress, you should submit a supplementary transcript at the end of the term.