Master's Degree from an Accredited Institution
A combined score of 297 on the Verbal and Quantitative portions of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) and a minimum score of 4.0 on the Analytical Writing portion of the GRE. The GRE must have been taken within the last five years. In the application process for the Doctoral Program in Curriculum and Instruction, applicants have the option of providing a writing sample, where the writing activity is proctored at UHCL, in lieu of the GRE.
The following documents must be uploaded to your UHCL E-Services account (assigned after you have completed the ApplyTexas online application):

Resume
Letter of Intent - The Letter of Intent, not to exceed 1000 words, should explain why you wish to pursue doctoral-level work in STEM education. Discuss the following topics: your career goals, your research interests as they relate to education, how the program will help you meet your career goals and pursue your research interests. You should also discuss your scholarly and professional accomplishments and your prior work experiences that relate to your interest in, and aptitude for, the graduate program. Focus on your future and how the degree will help you accomplish your long-term goals. Please do not include how you got into the field of education.
Please structure your letter as follows:

Paragraph I – Why do you wish to pursue a doctoral-level degree?
Paragraph 2 – What are your career goals and how will this degree help you accomplish your long-term goals?
Paragraph 3 – What are your research interests as they relate to education?
Paragraph 4 – What are your scholarly and professional accomplishments as they relate to education?
Paragraph 5 – How does your prior work experience relate to your interest in the doctoral program?

Official International English Language System (IELTS) scores of 6.0 or higher, TOEFL - scores of 79, TOEFL exam - 550 on the paper-based TOEFL exam,