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Curriculum and Instruction: Literacy Research, Policy, and Practice Concentration, Ph.D.
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Program Overview
The Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction, Literacy Research, Policy, and Practice Concentration will focus on the development of candidates’ knowledge of research, theory, policy, and practice as it relates to the implementation of effective literacy learning experiences and environments. Our program will address educational needs and issues in elementary, middle, secondary, post-secondary, or community settings with an emphasis on urban contexts.
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Program Details
Courses
Core Courses – 15 hours
| EDCI 8620 | Pro-Seminar in Curriculum, Instruction, and Educational Leadership |
| EDCI 8180 | Critical Issues and Perspectives in Urban Education |
| EDCI 8182 | Power, Privilege and Education |
| EDCI 8184 | Social Theory and Education |
| EDCI 8186 | Globalization, Urbanization and Urban Schools |
Research Methodology Courses – 6 hours
| RSCH 8110 | Descriptive and Inferential Statistics |
| RSCH 8210 | Applied Research Methods |
| GRAD 8990 | Academic Integrity – required first semester |
Research Electives – 9 hours, choose three – the following is a sampling and not an exhaustive list
| EDCI 8121 | Applied Research Methods in the Teaching of English |
| EDCI 8250 | Applied Research in Literacy Education |
| RSCH 8111 | Qualitative Research Methods |
| RSCH 8120 | Advanced Statistics |
| RSCH 8121 | Advanced Qualitative Methods |
| RSCH 8160 | Hierarchical Linear Models in Education |
| RSCH 8196 | Program Evaluation Methods |
| RSCH 8197 | Design and Analysis of Experimental and Quasi-Experimental Evaluations |
| RSCH 8220 | Educational and Psychological Measurement |
| RSCH 8230 | Theory and Applications of Measurement |
Specialization Courses – 21 hours
| Literacy Research, Policy, & Practice Specialization Core Requirements | 15 hours |
| EDCI 8120 | Perspectives in Literacy Research, Policy, and Practice |
| EDCI 8250 | Literacy and Language Development |
| EDCI 8255 | Disciplinary Literacy |
| EDCI 8040 | Topics in Literacy Education |
| EDCI 8041 | Topics in Literacy Research |
| Specialization Elective Courses | 6 hours – choose two in consultation with Program Advisor |
| EDCI 8129 | Linguistics and Language Learning |
| EDCI 8183 | Teaching Multilingual Learners |
| EDCI 8252 | K-12 Writing Development and Instruction |
| EDCI 8256 | Literacy Assessment and Intervention |
| EDCI 8681 | Seminar in College Teaching |
| EDCI 8475 | College Co-Teaching Internship in Curriculum & Instruction |
| EDCI 8485 | College Teaching and Professional Development Internship |
| EDCI 8640 | Readings in Literacy Research |
| EDCI 8682 | Seminar in Professional and Grant Writing |
Dissertation – 9 hours – requires Program Director approval to begin
| EDCI 8699 | Dissertation Proposal Seminar |
| EDCI 8999 | Dissertation Research |
Admission Requirements
Required:
- Completed Graduate School application
- Transcripts from all universities attended
- Minimum of 3 letters of recommendation
- A complete statement of purpose
- Curriculum Vitae
- A writing sample from applicant’s most recent degree
Optional:
- Documentation of scholarship(s) or funding for doctoral education
- Additional recommendations
- RE or Miller Analogies Test (MAT) scores
Application Deadline
The Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction reviews applications annually. Applications are due the first Monday in January each year, the next of which will be January 5, 2026. Admissions decisions are communicated to applicants by the beginning of March.