Do I need a master's degree to apply to this program?
Yes. All applicants must have a master's degree from a regionally accredited college
or university. We do not require that applicants have a master's degree in a specific
field; we take a holistic approach to application review.
What is the required GPA?
We ask that candidates have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA from both their master's
and baccalaureate programs; however, we review all applications holistically for individuals
who show potential for success in our program. If you are concerned about your GPA,
you are welcome to include a brief "GPA Statement of Explanation" with your application.
Do I have to take a standardized test (ex. GRE, GMAT or MAT)?
When is the application deadline?
When does the program start?
This program has a Fall start with a required workshop/orientation in August. each
year.
What does rolling admission mean?
We begin reviewing applications at the start of each calendar year. Once an application
is complete, it typically takes four to five weeks to receive an admissions decision.
If an application is received after the deadline, it will be reviewed on a space-available
basis. If the program is full, the applicant will be considered for the following
year.
Is there an interview process?
Yes. Qualified applicants who have completed applications will be invited to participate
in a phone interview with one of our faculty members.
How long does the program take to complete?
The first two years of the program are dedicated to completing coursework. Following
coursework, all students are required to complete their dissertation in order to graduate.
On average, students complete the program in 3 to 4 years, but students have up to
8 years to complete their entire program.
How much does the program cost?
Please visit our Financial Aid page for current information on program costs, financial aid, scholarships, and grants.
Our financial aid award packages can consist of Colleagues grants, federal direct
loans, and departmental scholarship.
To be eligible for the most amount of aid, we encourage all applicants to submit their
FAFSA applications.
Are there travel requirements associated with this program?
Students are required to participate in 2 trips, one domestic and one global.
Please contact our Recruitment and Admissions Team at gsep-recruitment@pepperdine.edu for the most up-to-date information.
What is the format of the program?
This is a 60/40 blended program: 60% of your coursework will be face-to-face and 40%
will be online through synchronous and asynchronous interactions. Students meet face-to-face
in four-day intense sessions five times over the academic year. Online sessions meet
in between the face-to-face sessions.
What's the difference between an EdD and a PhD?
The PhD is research focused oriented and the EdD is oriented toward educational practice
and the application of theory and research.
What kind of job opportunities will be available to me once I graduate from this program?
Graduates of this program are prepared to become leaders in the field of education.
Opportunities include, but are not limited to, positions at school sites, district
offices, county offices, higher education, and educational businesses in the public
and private sectors.
How can I learn more about this doctoral program?
You are welcome to attend one of our formal in-person or online information sessions.
To see the upcoming schedule and to RSVP, please visit our information meetings page.
If you are unable to attend an information session, you are welcome to contact the
Admissions and Recruitment Team at gsep-recruitment@pepperdine.edu to schedule a personal consultation.
I am an International Applicant. What additional admission requirements do I need
to submit?
Applicants who attended schools outside the United States are required to submit certified
transcripts in English. Submitted transcripts must include a cumulative grade point
average (GPA on a 4.0 scale, A = 4.0) that has been evaluated by a NACES member credential service (www.naces.org) such as the World Education Services, Inc. (www.wes.org) or the International Education Research Foundation (www.ierf.org)
If you have not completed your bachelor's degree at the time of application, submit
a current transcript. Upon degree completion, you are required to provide official
transcripts in a sealed envelope prior to enrollment.
Mailing Address:
Pepperdine Graduate School of Education and Psychology Admissions
6100 Center Drive 5th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90045, USA
International applicants whose native language is not English are required to submit
a minimum passing score of 550 on the Test of English as Foreign Language (TOEFL). The computer-based TOEFL test requires a minimum passing score of 80. Information concerning the availability of this test in foreign countries can be
obtained by contacting TOEFL, Educational Testing Services, Princeton, NJ 08540, USA
or online at www.toefl.org. As an alternative to the TOEFL, you may submit a score of at least 6.5 on the IELTS exam. You can find out more at www.ielts.org