Graduate Admission Requirements
At DU's Morgridge College of Education, additional application and admission requirements vary by program and degree. Please review the additional requirements for your program of interest before applying.
Core Requirements
- Online Application for Graduate Admission
- $65 application fee
- Transcripts from each institution attended
- Personal statement
- Resume or Curriculum vitae
- Letter(s) of recommendation
- General Record Exam (GRE) scores - only required for some programs
Requirements by Program or Degree
- Counseling Psychology — M.A. or Ph.D.
- Educational Leadership & Policy Studies — M.A., Ed.D. or Ph.D.
- Research Methods & Statistics — M.A. or Ph.D.
- Curriculum & Instruction — M.A., Ed.D. or Ph.D.
- Higher Education — M.A., Ed.D. or Ph.D.
- Library & Information Science — MLIS or Research Data Management certificate
- Early Childhood Special Education — Certificate or M.A.
- School Psychology — Ed.S. or Ph.D.
- Teacher Education — License or M.A.
Timeline
All dates below are for our Fall 2027 applicants.
- Counseling Psychology PhD Final Deadline – November 16, 2026
All other Morgridge programs:
Priority deadline 1 - December 3, 2026
Priority deadline 2 – February 15, 2027
- Final deadline for Counseling Psychology MA program
- Final deadline for Counseling Psychology MA program
Priority deadline 3 – April 1, 2027
Final deadline – August 16, 2027
International deadline – May 5, 2027
Summer 2027 deadline -- June 1, 2027
Our program cohorts fill quickly. Submitting your application by the initial priority deadline is the best way to ensure full consideration for admission and scholarships.
Applications submitted after the priority deadlines will only be considered if there is open availability in the program.
Please note that we are unable to refund your application fee if you apply after a program has filled.
Find Your Path
Unsure which program best aligns with your educational and professional goals? Our admissions counselors are happy to help! Please email mce.admission@du.edu, submit a Request Info form, or schedule a 1:1 meeting with a counselor.
