Admission Requirements

For the Doctor of Education: Educational Leadership Program (Higher Education)

  • Official application (Apply online at www.saintpeters.edu or request an application by phone or mail).
  • Official transcripts evidencing conferral of a Master’s Degree with minimum of 3.0 GPA.
  • Official transcripts from all previously attended post-secondary institutions.
  • Three (3) letters of recommendation attesting to the applicant’s potential for success in doctoral studies.
  • Essay discussing your professional goals in relation to achieving the Ed.D. at Saint Peter’s University (500-1,000 words).
  • Current resume.
  • Writing sample - Research based document, scholastic article, a paper written for class or work purposes.
  • A personal interview may be requested.

For the Doctor of Education: Educational Leadership Program (K-12)

  • Official application (Apply online at www.saintpeters.edu or request an application by phone or mail).
  • Official transcripts evidencing conferral of a Master’s Degree with minimum of 3.0 GPA.
  • Official transcripts from all previously attended post secondary institutions.
  • Three (3) letters of recommendation attesting to the applicant’s potential for success in doctoral studies.
  • Essay discussing your professional goals in relation to achieving the Ed.D. at Saint Peter’s University (500-1,000 words).
  • Current resume.
  • Writing sample - Research based document, scholastic article, a paper written for class or work purposes.
  • A personal interview may be requested.

For the Master of Arts in Education Programs

  • Official application (Apply online at www.saintpeters.edu or request an application by phone or mail).
  • Personal statement of educational and professional goals (250-500 words).
  • Official undergraduate and graduate transcripts from all institutions attended.
  • Two letters of recommendation from academic/professional references.
  • Additional requirements for international students.*

For Director of School Counseling Certification Program

  • Official application (Apply online at www.saintpeters.edu, or request an application by phone or mail).
  • Personal statement of educational and professional goals (250-500 words).
  • Official undergraduate and graduate transcripts from all institutions attended.
  • Evidence of a master’s degree and certification as a School Counselor.
  • Additional requirements for international students.*

For Middle School Mathematics Certification Program

  • Official application (Apply online at www.saintpeters.edu, or request an application by phone or mail).
  • Personal statement of educational and professional goals (250-500 words).
  • Official undergraduate and graduate transcripts from all institutions attended including evidence of 6 credits of mathematics completed.
  • Evidence of an instructional license.
  • Additional requirements for international students.*

For Professional/Associate Counselor Certification Program

  • Official application (Apply online at www.saintpeters.edu, or request an application by phone or mail).
  • Personal statement of educational and professional goals (250-500 words).
  • Official undergraduate and graduate transcripts from all institutions attended.
  • Evidence of a master’s degree and certification as a School Counselor and Director of School Counseling.
  • Additional requirements for international students.*

For the School Business Administrator Certification Program

  • Official application (Apply online at www.saintpeters.edu, or request an application by phone or mail).
  • Personal statement of educational and professional goals (250-500 words).
  • Official undergraduate and graduate transcripts from all institutions attended.
  • Evidence of a master’s degree or a CPA license.
  • Additional requirements for international students.*

For the Supervisor of Instruction Certification Program

  • Official application (Apply online at www.saintpeters.edu, or request an application by phone or mail).
  • Personal statement of educational and professional goals (250-500 words).
  • Official undergraduate and graduate transcripts from all institutions attended.
  • Evidence of a master’s degree and 3 years of teaching experience.
  • Additional requirements for international students.*

For the Teacher Certification Program

  • Official application (Apply online at www.saintpeters.edu, or request an application by phone or mail).
  • Personal statement of educational and professional goals (250-500 words).
  • Official undergraduate and graduate transcripts from all institutions attended.
  • Minimum undergraduate or graduate GPA of 3.0.
  • Passing Praxis I core exam.
  • Additional requirements for international students.*

For the Teacher of Students with Disabilities Certification Program

  • Official application (Apply online at www.saintpeters.edu, or request an application by phone or mail).
  • Personal statement of educational and professional goals (250-500 words).
  • Official undergraduate and graduate transcripts from all institutions attended.
  • Evidence of an instructional license.
  • Additional requirements for international students.*

*International Students

See the General Application Requirements section of the catalog.

All Documents Should be Sent to:

Saint Peter's University
Attn: Graduate Admission
2641 John F. Kennedy Boulevard
Jersey City, New Jersey 07306

Please feel free to call the Office of Graduate Admission at (201) 761-6470 with any questions.