Leadership Education Program Admission
You’ll complete one application to apply to Winona State Graduate Studies and your desired Leadership Education program at the same time.
Students are also encouraged to apply for financial aid, including scholarships and graduate assistantships.
Apply to a Leadership Education Program
The GRE is not required for graduate programs.
Master’s Degrees
Master’s applicants must have an undergraduate GPA of at least 2.75 from all previously attended institutions.
If you have a GPA of at least 2.6, you may be admitted via probationary status on a case-by-case basis.
Education Specialist Degrees
Education Specialist applicants must have an undergraduate GPA of at least 3.25 from all previously attended institutions.
In addition to the information you’ll need to provide in your application, master’s degree and Education Specialist degree applicants must submit a written statement that’s 2-5 pages using 12-point font.
In your statement, describe:
- Your vision of the purpose and role of K-12 education (or substitute “K-12 education” for a public or non-profit organization you have worked for or want to work for).
- Your personal interest, capabilities, and experience in leadership.
All Leadership Education applicants should complete the general GradCAS application.
Learn more about how to apply to WSU Graduate Studies.
Application Deadlines
Master’s and Education Specialist applications are due at least 3 weeks before classes begin.
Incomplete Applications
You will be contacted by the office manager if you submit an incomplete application.
Late Submissions
If you do not complete the application by the deadline, you can enroll as a graduate non-degree seeking student. You can attend as a non-degree seeking student for one term and complete a new registration agreement each term.
This status allows you to take courses in the Leadership Education Department before you apply and are formally accepted.
Up to 12 graduate credits that you earn as a graduate non-degree seeking student may be accepted into a degree program upon recommendation of an academic department.
Admission as a graduate non-degree seeking student does not guarantee admission to a graduate degree program. You must still meet all admission requirements and formally apply to Winona State’s Leadership Education programs through GradCAS.
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