Montessori Ed.D. Application and Admission Info
This page contains information on the admission requirements and application process for the UW-River Falls Montessori Ed.D. program. To learn more about the Montessori Teacher Education credentialing program and how to apply to the graduate program, visit our Montessori Teacher Education webpage.
Admission Requirements
To be considered as candidates, files must be complete. Applicants submit the following materials:
- A resumé
- A completed UWRF online application for graduate study
- Payment of $56 application fee
- Writing sample
- A written letter of interest
- Official bachelors and master’s degree transcripts from the institution showing a minimum GPA of 2.75.
Additional required items:
- Three letters of recommendation following the format described on this page.
- Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores within the past five years are required. The school code for UWRF is 1918.
Note: By the end of the first summer semester, all candidates must have either taken a Montessori Philosophy course taken at a MACTE accredited Montessori Teacher Education Program or hold a Montessori Credential from a MACTE accredited Montessori Teacher Education Program or AMI/USA or AMI/Internationale.
Note: The program faculty will meet with the selected candidates during the final phase.
How to Apply
Applications received and postmarked on or before December 31 will be considered for the next Ed.D. cohort beginning the summer of the following year. Virtual interviews will be held with the Admissions team and finalists in mid-December. Final decisions will be made early January. Interested candidates must register and attend an EdD information session. Please contact montessori@uwrf.edu for more information and a link to a session. Applicants are encouraged to check the curriculum. Incomplete and late applications will not be considered.
To be considered for admission, an applicant must have a minimum 2.75 undergraduate GPA. Applicants with GPAs lower than 2.75 may be considered in special circumstances.
All application materials must be submitted as indicated in the section below.
Applicants are encouraged to contact the Graduate Admissions Office at graduateadmissions@uwrf.edu or 715-425-3500 with questions about the application process.
Application Material Required:
- Access the online application form and the $56 application fee.
Submission Method Required:
- Complete the Universities of Wisconsin online application to access your applicant portal where you will submit your application materials.
- You do not need to complete the campus statement on the Universities of Wisconsin application.
Application Material Required:
- Resume
Submission Method Required:
- Upload your resume to your application portal.
Application Material Required:
- Letter of Interest
Submission Method Required:
- The Letter of Interest can be found in your applicant portal. Complete and submit the form directly in the portal.
- Be specific. Focus your response to the question at hand.
- Proofread or have someone you know proofread for errors and clarity.
- Focus on why you want to be part of the Montessori Ed.D. program and why you want to study at UWRF.
Application Material Required:
- Writing Sample, choose A or B
Submission Method Required:
- Upload a writing sample to your applicant portal.
- A. In 1,500 words or fewer, share the intersection of your interests with one or more of the following:
- Special Education
- Educational Leadership
- Social Justice
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Elder care and Dementia
- B. Attach a research/ scholarly or creative activity piece that demonstrates your writing ability.
- If you choose not to use the applicant portal, please contact the Graduate Admissions Office at graduateadmissions@uwrf.edu or 715-425-3500.
Application Material Required:
- Three letters of recommendation
Submission Method Required:
- References can be added in your applicant portal. Once you submit the names of your references in your applicant portal, they will be emailed directly with a request to submit a letter of recommendation on your behalf.
- We do not require an official ranking form, checklist or waiver for letters of recommendation.
- We encourage you to speak with letter writers about why you want a Doctorate in Montessori Studies and your potential research field of interest.
- We look for evidence of academic skills and/or writing skills in working with people.
- We want to read about how you would be a good fit for leadership, research and this program.
- If you choose not to use the letter of references system, please contact the Graduate Admissions Office at graduateadmissions@uwrf.edu or 715-425-3500.
Application Material Required:
- Official transcripts from your undergraduate and graduate degree granting institution
Submission Method Required:
- Please send electronic transcripts. Most universities use either Parchment or the National Student Clearinghouse services. Visit your college’s website to see which one they use.
- When ordering a transcript, select the University of Wisconsin-River Falls as the recipient.
Application Material Required:
- Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores within the last five years are required
Submission Method Required:
- GRE scores can be sent to UW-River Falls electronically. UW-River Falls school code is 1918. GRE scores must be received by the university by the application deadline.
Application Material Required:
- Deposit
Submission Method Required:
- Candidates who accept admission into a cohort will be required to make a non-refundable deposit (applicable towards tuition) of $500 by January 31 of the year of enrollment.
