An official transcript of all collegiate work completed along with a certified translation into English.
An undergraduate grade point average of 3.000 (A = 4.000) is required by CSU regulation for admission.
Minimum TOEFL score for admission without condition is 550 (paper based), or 80 (internet based).
Minimum IELTS score for admission without condition is 6.5.
Statement of Purpose

The Statement of Purpose is a summary of long-term professional or personal goals and is required for all applicants.

Your statement should be written in 12-point font, double-spaced, and include the following:

Your purpose for pursuing graduate education and how it will contribute to your long-term goals and career plans.
Why you chose the CSU School of Education's Education, Equity, and Transformation specialization to pursue your doctorate.
A description of teaching, research/creative, or other academic work you have engaged in relevant to the qualifications.
A description of the areas of research you are interested in pursuing, and the specific School of Education faculty you believe could support that research.
Resume
Three recommendation letters

Writing sample

Please provide an example of scholarly writing that highlights your ability to communicate ideas and/or arguments. Submitted writing samples should be 10 pages or less. Examples might include, but are not restricted to:

a portion of your master's thesis,
a paper from a course, or
writing completed for a professional purpose.
Official transcripts

Request one official transcript of all collegiate work completed from every institution attended, whether or not you received a degree from those institutions.
Transcripts from Colorado State University are not required.
Admission is based on a number of factors, including prior academic and professional experience, your personal statement, and fit with the program.

A master's degree from a regionally accredited post secondary institution or a Colorado State University-recognized international institution is required.

Additional requirements include:

Minimum 3.00 GPA