LAI Doctoral Programs - Application Procedures

Ed.D. and Ph.D. Programs in LAI

To qualify for admission to any of the doctoral programs in the Department of Learning and Instruction, students must submit the following:

  1. Complete online application.
  2. Official undergraduate and/or graduate transcripts from all post secondary institutions attended.
  3. Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or Miller Analogies Test (MAT) scores.*
  4. Statement of career goals and objectives.
  5. Resume or curriculum vitae.
  6. Two academic or professional references.
  7. Admission interview.
  8. Entrance examination for mathematics education program.
  9. Sample of academic writing (e.g., master's thesis, professional publication).
  10. A $50 non-refundable application fee, either by check or electronically along with the online application.

* Special Education Ph.D. applicants may submit GRE scores only.

For questions regarding the application process, please contact:

Ms. Shelly Cohen
Office of Graduate Admissions and Student Services
Graduate School of Education
University at Buffalo
366 Baldy Hall
Buffalo, NY 14260
Telephone: (716) 645-2110
Fax: (716) 645-7937
Email: recohen@buffalo.edu

Application Deadlines for All LAI Programs

Domestic Applications

The doctoral programs accept applications for the fall and spring semesters on a rolling basis.

International Applications

To facilitate timely processing of the paperwork for the student visa, we encourage all international applicants to apply as soon as possible, preferably before the end of April for fall admission and by October 1 for spring admission.

Applicants, who don't meet these deadlines, if accepted, may find it difficult to obtain a student visa in time for the beginning of the semester.

Special Requirements for Certain Program Areas

Secondary Mathematics

A three hour entrance exam is required. The exam is given on an individual basis and you may arrange to take the exam by calling (716) 645-2455. You should call at least 24 hours in advance.