Application Process

• Candidates must complete an application for admission to both the University and the Doctoral program. 
• Submit the University application on-line at www.csumentor.edu.
  • Primary Major Code:  331932
     Major Name:  Educational Leadership
     Specialization:  Community College/Postsecondary Leadership
     Degree Objective:  Doctoral (8)
• The following materials for application to the Community College Specialization include:
  • Program application (downloaded from this web page)
  • Two (2) official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended (in sealed envelopes)
  • Three (3) confidential letter of support, preferably at least one from someone acquainted with your academic work and at least one from someone acquainted with your professional work
  • Professional resume
  • A 1,000 word statement of purpose
  • Examples of academic and or professional writing
  • A statement of support from your employer or a plan indicating how you will balance your professional responsibilities with your responsibilities as a student in a doctoral program
  • GRE results

Send the above materials to:

Department of Administration, Rehabilitation and Postsecondary Education
Attn:  Ed.D. Program Director, Community College
San Diego State University
3590 Camino del Rio North
San Diego, CA 92108-1716

Application Process

E-mail: cc-eddleaders@interwork.sdsu.edu
Phone: (619) 594-6115