Upon selecting your preferred graduate program at the Johns Hopkins School of Education, we encourage you to thoroughly examine the admission deadlines and specific application requirements
Equipped with this knowledge, you can help ensure that your application is reviewed diligently and in a timely manner.Â
Please be mindful that deadlines vary by program, and may entail various types such as set deadlines, rolling deadlines, as well as priority and early decision dates.Â
By understanding the types of deadlines and the general requirements for admission to the Johns Hopkins School of Education, you can contribute to an efficient and equitable evaluation process — ultimately enhancing the experience for all students.Â
Our commitment to data-driven insights and transformative change relies on a consistent, evidence-based approach, proactively fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout everything we do, including the admissions process.
Set Application Deadlines
Programs with a fixed or set application deadline will accept applications up until the stated date only. The online application form will close at 11:59 p.m. ET on the day of the stated deadline.
Rolling Admission Deadlines
Where listed, rolling admission means that completed applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, not after a set deadline. Applications will be accepted until programs and courses reach full capacity. If a program or class reaches full capacity, notice will be posted below.
Delays and Missed Deadlines
The Office of Admissions cannot extend or waive application deadlines for any reason, including technical issues experienced by individual applicants. Applicants who miss a deadline may apply for the next admission term available.Â
General Requirements
To be admitted to a Johns Hopkins School of Education degree or certificate program, applicants are required to hold the appropriate qualifying degree(s).
- For master’s programs and graduate certificates, applicants must present official evidence of receipt of a four-year bachelor’s degree from a regionally-accredited institution of higher education or the equivalent by the time of expected matriculation.
- For doctoral programs, applicants must present official evidence of receipt of a four-year bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree from a regionally- accredited institution of higher education or the equivalent by the time of expected matriculation.
- For prior degrees and coursework, both undergraduate and graduate, applicants must have earned a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) in all previous undergraduate and graduate studies (including incomplete programs of study and programs still in progress).
Application Deadlines
Application open and close dates are subject to change. Please check the dates before starting an application. If you have any questions, you may contact the Admissions Office at [email protected].
Spring 2024
| Application Open Date | Application Close Date | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Programs | Year 2023 | Year 2024 |
| M.Ed. Digital Age Learning and Educational Technology | April 26 | January 3 |
| M.Ed. Gifted Education | April 26 | January 3 |
| M.Ed. Educational Studies (Individualized Interdisciplinary Program) | April 26 | January 3 |
| M.Ed. School Administration and Supervision | April 26 | January 3 |
| Graduate Certificates | Year 2023 | Year 2024 |
| Graduate Certificate in Educational Leadership for Independent Schools | April 26 | January 3 |
| Graduate Certificate in Leadership in Technology Integration | April 26 | January 3 |
| Graduate Certificate in School Administration and Supervision | April 26 | March 5 |
| Graduate Certificate in Mind, Brain, and Teaching | April 26 | January 10 |
| Graduate Certificate in Urban Education | April 26 | January 3 |
Summer 2024
| Application Open Date | Application Close Date | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Programs | Year 2023 | Year 2024 |
| M.Ed. for Teaching Professionals – TeachingWell | March 1 | April 29 |
| M.S. Special Education: Mild-to-Moderate Disabilities | May 7 | April 1 |
| M.Ed. Digital Age Learning and Educational Technology | June 8 | April 30 |
| M.Ed. Educational Studies (Individualized Interdisciplinary Program) | June 8 | April 30 |
| M.Ed. School Administration and Supervision | June 8 | April 30 |
| M.S. Education Policy | August 15 | April 18 |
| Graduate Certificates | Year 2023 | Year 2024 |
| Graduate Certificate in Educational Leadership for Independent Schools | June 8 | April 30 |
| Graduate Certificate in Leadership in Technology Integration | June 8 | April 30 |
| Graduate Certificate in School Administration and Supervision | June 8 | June 1 |
| Graduate Certificate in Urban Education | June 8 | April 30 |
Fall 2024
| Application Open Date | Application Close Date | |
|---|---|---|
| Doctoral Programs | Year 2023 | Year 2024 |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Education | July 25 | December 15, 2023 |
| Doctor of Education | July 25 | January 18 |
| Master's Programs | Year 2023 | Year 2024 |
| M.Ed. Digital Age Learning and Educational Technology | June 8 | August 1 |
| M.Ed. Gifted Education | July 26 | August 1 |
| M.Ed. Educational Studies (Individualized Interdisciplinary Program) | June 8 | August 1 |
| M.Ed. International Teaching and Global Leadership Cohort | September 1 | April 28 |
| M.Ed. School Administration and Supervision | June 8 | August 1 |
| M.Ed. Educational Studies (Teach For America and TNTP) | December 1 | July 15 |
| M.Ed. Health Professions | July 6 | June 3 |
| M.S. Counseling | September 1 | January 5 |
| M.S. Special Education | May 7 | August 1 |
| Graduate Certificates | Year 2023 | Year 2024 |
| Post-Master's Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis | May 7 | August 1 |
| Post-Master's Certificate in Clinical Mental Health Counseling | September 1 | January 5 |
| Post-Master's Certificate in Counseling (Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study) | September 1 | January 5 |
| Post-Master's Certificate in Evidence-Based Teaching in the Health Professions | July 6 | June 3 |
| Graduate Certificate in Gifted Education | July 26 | August 1 |
| Graduate Certificate in Educational Leadership for Independent Schools | June 8 | August 1 |
| Graduate Certificate in Autism and Other Pervasive Disorders | May 7 | August 1 |
| Graduate Certificate in Leadership in Technology Integration | June 8 | August 5 |
| Graduate Certificate in School Administration and Supervision | July 18 | October 1 |
| Graduate Certificate in Mind, Brain, and Teaching | June 8 | August 1 |
| Graduate Certificate in Urban Education | June 8 | August 1 |
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