In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Graduate Studies Office will accept unofficial transcripts and self-reported test scores for admission reviews. Any admission made with these documents would be conditioned on receipt of official documents, which should be provided as soon as possible.

1. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
2. Master’s degree from an accredited institution
3. Minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.75 out of 4.00
4. Completed online application that includes:
   • Transcripts
   • Personal statement
   • Two letters of recommendation
   • Resume (international students only)
   • Minimum 79 TOEFL score or minimum 6.5 IELTS score (international students only)

Learn more about specific admissions requirements

• Learn about the variety of fellowships and assistantships that are available to graduate students.
• Visit Student Central for information about financial assistance.
• Consult your employer about the availability of tuition reimbursement or tuition assistance programs.
• Active duty military, veterans, and military families should visit the Center for Veteran and Military Students to take full advantage of available financial assistance and educational benefits.

Full course descriptions are available in the IU Bloomington School of Education Graduate Bulletin.

• Educational Leadership
  • A500 Introduction to Educational Leadership or A653 Organizational Context of Education
  • A608 Legal Perspectives on Education
  • A635 Public School Budgeting and Accounting or A631 Microeconomic Applications to Education
  • A675 Leadership in Special Education Programs
  • A735 Building Unified Systems Inclusive of Students with Disabilities
  • A695 Practicum in Educational Leadership
• Special Education
  • Special Education Majors: eight (8) credit hours of course work selected in consultation with your faculty advisor
  • Communications Disorders/School Psychology Majors: 12 credit hours of course work selected in consultation with your faculty advisor, which should include K525 Assessment and Instruction
• Program Evaluation and Curriculum Assessment
  • J660 Evaluation of School Programs or Y535 Evaluation Models and Techniques

A675, A695, and A735 are taken as a group. Students typically complete these courses by December of that year. Monthly meetings are part of this program and meet on a weekday from January–May and September-December, typically in the Indianapolis area.