How to Apply

Requirements

We’ve listed the requirements and application steps for all of our graduate programs below, along with links to the online forms you need.

Completed application
Official transcripts (2.5 GPA or higher) mailed from the college/university you graduated from
3 hours of undergraduate coursework in Accounting and Economics

Completed application
Copy of teaching certificate
Official transcripts (2.5 GPA or higher) mailed from the college/university from which you graduated

Completed application
Copy of teaching certificate
All official transcripts (3.0 GPA or higher) mailed from the college/university you graduated from

Completed application
Official transcripts showing masters and specialist degrees. Only transcripts received in a sealed envelope directly from the sending school will be considered official. Students graduating from William Woods University masters and/or specialist programs do not need to submit new copies of transcripts already on file.
Two academic letters of reference from professionals who can address the candidate’s academic ability, potential for success in strenuous scholarly work, and past performance as an educator in the field. One letter must be from a supervisor.
Professional vita.
Philosophy of leadership statement highlighting the applicant’s personal leadership characteristics and past professional leadership experiences, as well as the applicant’s purpose in pursuing the doctoral degree and expectation of the benefit of obtaining the doctorate. This statement must be at least 750 words.

Graduate Admissions
William Woods University
One University Ave.
Fulton, MO 65251

If you have additional questions regarding the program, please contact Dr. Jim Concannon, james.concannon@williamwoods.edu or 573-592-1645.