Educational Leadership Doctorate

Purpose

Guilford County Schools seeks applicants for the Educational Leadership Doctoral Cohort Program for current school leaders approximately every three years.  This exciting opportunity is open to faculty in the Guilford County Schools who already hold a master’s degree, administrative licensure, and wish to pursue a doctoral degree.

Essential Information

GCS will pay 75% of the cost of tuition provided the degree and course requirements are completed and the candidate works for Guilford County Schools a minimum of three years following completion of the degree.  Books, materials, supplies or other University expenses will be the full responsibility of the candidate.

Requirements

Selection for this program will be based upon the following criterion:

1. Must have at least 5 years of administrative experience, preferably as a principal.
2. Must complete on-line screener and be interviewed by external team.
3. Must produce a portfolio (see below).
4. Must successfully complete all university requirements, including passing MAT and/or GRE and University interview/screening.

Application Process

There are two parts to the application process-- GCS Selection and University Admission.

GCS Selection

In order to successfully complete the GCS portion of the application, these items should be provided:

1. Letter of Interest (explain why you wish to be included in the administrative cohort).
2. Resume (updated to include current assignment and including current email address).
3. Face to face interview.
4. Three letters of reference.
5. Writing sample.

University Selection

University selection requirements will be posted during the application period to insure the communication of the most current university application requirements.

Application Chronology

1. Attend information session for all prospective applicants
2. Submit Letter of Interest
3. Complete formal interview by external team, with some GCS representation
4. Complete and submit GCS portfolio that includes: resume, writing sample, and 3 letters of reference
5. Complete University Graduate School Application (Application and Fee, GRE/MAT Scores, Transcripts, References)
6. Notification of acceptance or non-acceptance
   
   

All GCS application materials should be sent electronically to Peggy Thompson, Chief Human Resources Officer (thompsp@gcsnc.com).  Acceptance into the program will not be final until the candidate is accepted into the University.