These Application Directions Must Be Used for Application to the Following Program

These application directions must be used for application to the following program:

Educational Leadership and Policy Studies Master of Arts/Certificate: Denver Public Schools Partner Programs

DPS Ritchie Program for School Leaders & Executive Leadership for Successful Schools

The Educational Leadership and Policy Studies Program at the Morgridge College of Education offers two cohort pathways to principal certification in partnership with Denver Public Schools. The Ritchie Program for School Leaders (Ritchie) and the Executive Leadership for Successful Schools (ELSS) cohorts are customized to district and school needs and the DPS School Leadership Framework.

Ritchie Program for School Leaders (Ritchie-Denver):  32 credit hour district partnership model with 30 weekly in-person sessions during the academic year and 6 full day sessions (including a 3 day retreat) over the summer quarter  DPS offers a paid full-time internship  Project-based learning experiences and internship opportunities that are integrated with coursework and supported by a mentor principal

Executive Leadership for Successful Schools (ELSS-Denver):  30 credit hour blended online delivery model with 2-3 Saturday sessions per quarter (10 days per year) and weekly online interactions within a cohort  Project-based learning experiences and internship opportunities that are integrated with coursework and supported by a mentor principal

For more information about the DPS Partner Program cohorts, please contact [email protected] .

The following materials can be found in this supplemental application packet:

 An application checklist

 Detailed directions on how to apply

Application Deadlines for Summer 2016:

Deadline: December 1, 2015

Updated 09/15 APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

All items listed below must be completed and included as part of your application. The Admissions Committee will not review incomplete applications.

All items listed in BOLD are to be uploaded to the online application by the applicant unless otherwise noted. Please refer to the detailed directions in this packet for submitting this information.

 Online Application for Graduate Admission

 One (1) Official Transcript from each college/university where at least 1 credit has been earned, mailed directly to the Office of Graduate Admissions.

 2 References (uploaded by recommenders)

 Essay

 Current Vita/Resume

 $65 Application Fee . The application fee may be paid with a credit card only at time of submission. You cannot pay the fee online once you have submitted your application. The application fee may also be paid on a bank draft or personal check drawn on a U.S. bank.*

*McNair Scholars may request the application fee to be waived by submitting proof of status as a McNair Scholar to: Office of Graduate Admissions Mary Reed Building, Room 5 2199 S. University Blvd. Denver, CO 80208-4802

Updated 09/15 ONLINE APPLICATION The University of Denver (DU) Graduate Studies Application is submitted electronically.

 The online application is available at: https://gradadmissions.du.edu/apply/

 NOTE: The program-specific instructions listed in this packet supersede the general instructions available on the DU admissions web page.

Please use the following information for the online DU application:

PROGRAM INFORMATION

 Year: 2016

 Term: Summer Quarter

 College: Morgridge College of Education

 Major: Educational Leadership and Policy Studies

 Degree: Master of Arts (if you intend to complete both the Certificate and Master’s Degree) or Certificate (if you are only interested in the Certificate for principal licensure)  Concentration: Principal Licensure  Location: Ritchie-Denver OR ELSS-Denver* *The location selection will indicate the applicant’s cohort preference. However, applicants to the DPS Partner Programs are considered for all cohorts and will be admitted to the cohort that the faculty deem the best fit.

If you have previously attended DU, please make sure to note this when filling out your online application so that the Office of Graduate Admissions knows to request your transcripts from the Registrar.

PERSONAL BACKGROUND  Please complete all required areas.

International Students: All international applicants must concurrently apply through the DU Office of International Student Admissions. Please note this may incur additional fees. Applicants should call 303.871.3119 or email [email protected] for more information and further assistance in this process. International applicants, or applicants who do not hold a degree from an institution where English was the primary language of instruction, must take the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) exam in addition to the GRE or MAT. For more information on taking the TOEFL, visit www.ets.org/toefl.

MORGRIDGE COLLEGE OF EDUCATION  Please answer the supplemental question.

FINANCIAL AID

Updated 09/15  If you have not completed your FAFSA, we encourage you to do so by the February 15th priority deadline.

ACADEMIC RECORD  Complete all academic certificates and degrees received.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE  This area is NOT required to be completed as this information will be included in your Resume/CV.

TEST SCORES  The GRE is not required.

ACTIVITIES  This area is NOT required to be completed.

REFERENCES  Each applicant will be asked to provide the names and email addresses of two (2) recommenders upon submitting their online application. The recommenders will receive the fillable PDF nomination form to complete and submit to [email protected] by the application deadline.  One (1) letter must be written by a direct Supervisor, Principal, or Superintendent. Both letters should speak to your leadership skills.

REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTAL DOCUMENTS  Please answer the questions provided.

SIGNATURE Please electronically sign your name.

International Students: All international applicants must concurrently apply through the DU Office of International Student Admissions. Please note this may incur additional fees. Applicants should call 303.871.3119 or email [email protected] for more information and further assistance in this process. International applicants, or applicants who do not hold a degree from an institution where English was the primary language of instruction, must take the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) exam in addition to the GRE or MAT. For more information on taking the TOEFL, visit www.ets.org/toefl.

TRANSCRIPTS

Each applicant must send one (1) copy of official transcripts (signed and sealed) from all colleges/universities attended to the following address:

University of Denver Office of Graduate Admissions Mary Reed Building, Room 5 2199 S. University Blvd Denver, CO 80208-4802

Updated 09/15

Each applicant must submit a statement of professional goals. Please upload this document online under “Supplemental Documents”.

In a maximum of two pages, please respond to this question: Why do you desire to be an educational leader and change agent in Denver Public Schools and how will your leadership make a difference?

The personal essay will be evaluated process using the following criteria:  Ability to clearly articulate your values and beliefs about leadership  Ability to clearly articulate the skills that will allow you to lead and positively impact student achievement CURRENT RESUME/ VITA

Each applicant must upload a current resume/vita. This document should be uploaded with the online application under “Supplemental Documents”.

Please detail the following information in your resume/vita: educational, professional, and volunteer experiences.

Updated 09/15