EdD Admission Requirements

EdD Admissions Requirements

To ensure your success in the program, a candidate must have completed a master’s or clinical doctoral degree and have the desire to develop or advance their career in higher education for health science. To be considered for admission, a candidate must submit the following:

• Online application for admission
• Official transcripts from each college or university previously attended. An official transcript is one that is sent directly to the Admissions Office by the Registrar of the issuing institution or one forwarded in a sealed envelope from the issuing institution.
• References from two professional colleagues.
• Writing assessment
• Current resume or curriculum vitae
• Copy of professional license, if applicable
• Candidates holding a non-U.S. degree may be eligible to take University courses and/or be considered for admission to USAHS. Please refer to the “Additional Requirements for Domestic, International, and/or Foreign-Educated Students” section of the University Catalog/Handbook for further information.

*Prospective students who already hold a valid, non-F-1 student visa may be eligible for admission to the EdD program, provided a copy of an unexpired visa and passport reflecting non-F1 student visa status is provided prior to admission and that the individual meets all other admission requirements. Students must keep their non-F-1 student visa in good standing throughout the duration of their studies with USAHS, as the University cannot sponsor those students for study now or at any point in the future for the EdD program. Students holding a visa that is renewed during their course of study must provide a copy of the updated visa reflecting current eligibility to the Admissions office. Further, all programs that require an in-person clinical component require the student to reside in the United States while completing the program. Students are also required to provide proof of residency (e.g., current lease agreement in the student’s name). There may be additional requirements for students seeking federal financial aid. Students should contact the Office of Financial Aid prior to enrolling and provide any required documents.

EdD State Authorization/Post-Graduation Licensure

USAHS is currently accepting applications for enrollment to the doctorate program from the following states: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

USAHS is not accepting applications from states where the institution does not have state authorization, nor conducting on-the-ground activities. However, prospective students are encouraged to check back in the near future as the program may be offered in additional states.  Current and admitted students are also advised to monitor this page for any updates prior to relocating to another state, as this can have an impact on continued enrollment in the program.  It remains the student’s responsibility to understand, evaluate, and comply with all requirements relating to authorization or endorsement for the state in which she or he resides.

Post-Graduation Licensure

USAHS’ EdD program is not designed or intended to lead to professional licensure in any state.

The map below identifies the states from which the University is now accepting applications for the EdD program (indicated in blue).