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Welcome to College of Education Admissions

Steven J. Klees

The College of Education is a diverse learning community committed to educational equity and excellence by advancing research and practice to make a difference in the lives of individuals and to influence the well-being of schools, organizations, communities, and societies. We aspire to address inderdisciplinary and global issues in an inetllectually open and respectful environment through collaboration, teaching, mentoring, scholarship and service.

We are a top ranked, research-intensive College devoted to scholarship and training of professionals -- not only to work in the schools, but training leadership personnel to go out and conduct research that changes the face of education. Every day, Lehigh faculty, students, and graduates change the lives of untold thousands for the better. We invite you to join us in making an impact by exploring our faculty and academic programs.

INFORMATION ABOUT APPLYING

Admission to the graduate and professional programs at the College is based upon evaluation for academic success and commitment to intellectual inquiry in the fields of education and human development. Your application will be evaluated on the basis of your undergraduate (and any subsequent graduate) preparation, graduate aptitude test scores, congruence between your objectives and the program's goals, and any other criteria established by the program to which you are applying.

GRE / MAT SCORES
GRE scores are for Ph.D. and Ed.S. applicants only.
MAT / GRE scores are for Ed.D. applicants only.

Listed below is relevant information which you can download. (Some are in a PDF format)

A COMPLETED APPLICATION CONSISTS OF:

Contact
Donna Johnson, Admissions Coordinator ineduc@lehigh.edu or 610 758-3231

CRITERIA FOR CONSIDERATION FOR ADMISSION AS REGULAR GRADUATE STUDENT (DEGREE SEEKING)

  1. An undergraduate GPA of 3.00 (on a 4.0 scale) or
  2. An undergraduate GPA of 3.00 (on a 4.0 scale) on the last
    48 credits of undergraduate study or
  3. A graduate GPA of 3.00 (for a minimum of 12 credits) or
  4. Scores on the GRE at the 75th percentile for education (for the combined score of the verbal and quantitative subtests of the GRE aptitude test) or the 75th percentile on the MAT or
  5. Successfully fulfilling the requirements of Associate Admission status (i.e., the completion of at least 9 credits and no more than 12 credits with a GPA of 3.00 or better and no grades lower than B-). Students receiving a grade lower than a B- will be dropped from the program.

NON-DEGREE SEEKING
In addition to degree programs, there are two non-degree options as well:

  1. Regular Non-Degree
  2. Non-Degree for External Certification
APPLICATION DEADLINES FOR NON-DEGREE STUDENTS

All applicant materials are due before Lehigh University's official first day of classes for each semester.

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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR NON-DEGREE STUDENTS
  1. Complete and return the application to the College of Education

  2. Attached to this application must be an official transcript which shows bachelor's or master's degrees from a college or university or an official letter stating that you are a student in good standing in an acceptable graduate program.

  3. A check in the amount of $65 paybale to Lehigh University must be attached to this application.

  4. If English is not your first language, you must submit your TOEFL score.

If you decide to apply for degree status in the future, this application fee will be credited to the regular admissions application fee and you will need to petition for admission to the degree program.

LEHIGH UNIVERSITY NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
Lehigh University seeks talented faculty, staff, and students from diverse backgrounds. Lehigh University does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, marital status, national or ethnic origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status in any area, including: students admissions; scholarship or loan awards; athletic, co-curricular, recreational, or social programs; academic programs, policies, or activities; and employment and employment development. Questions and complaints about this policy should be directed to: The Provost or The Vice President for Finance and Administration, Alumni Memorial Building, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA 18015.

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