Literacy PhD PHD Programme By University at Albany - State University of New York |TopUniversities

Programme overview

Main Subject

Education and Training

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PhD

Study Mode

On Campus

Offered on campus or online, the PhD in Literacy program prepares you for research and teaching positions in universities, colleges, community colleges, research institutions, policy centers, state education departments and P-12 school districts.

Coursework explores literacy theory, research, practice and policy, focusing on areas such as literacy and language acquisition and development, curriculum and instruction, assessment, children’s literature, disciplinary literacies, community engagement, critical literacies, and teacher education. You will also complete a sequence of research courses to understand and implement research.

Ultimately, you investigate your own research questions under the guidance of your dissertation chair. Potential areas of inquiry are developed with your advisor, and may include a wide array of topics such as teacher preparation and literacy education in families, groups, communities, schools, workplaces and other settings.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Education and Training

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PhD

Study Mode

On Campus

Offered on campus or online, the PhD in Literacy program prepares you for research and teaching positions in universities, colleges, community colleges, research institutions, policy centers, state education departments and P-12 school districts.

Coursework explores literacy theory, research, practice and policy, focusing on areas such as literacy and language acquisition and development, curriculum and instruction, assessment, children’s literature, disciplinary literacies, community engagement, critical literacies, and teacher education. You will also complete a sequence of research courses to understand and implement research.

Ultimately, you investigate your own research questions under the guidance of your dissertation chair. Potential areas of inquiry are developed with your advisor, and may include a wide array of topics such as teacher preparation and literacy education in families, groups, communities, schools, workplaces and other settings.

Admission Requirements

79+
53+
6.5+
110+

Jan
Aug

  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance

Tuition fees

Domestic (Out of State)
13,245 USD
International
13,245 USD

Scholarships

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