Suggested Application Deadline: January 15 (summer or fall semester start) or October 1 (spring semester start). Applicants should ensure that all of the required materials are submitted by that date.
Applications for this doctoral program will open on October 15.
Admissions Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and Master’s degree. Master’s in education or related area (i.e., literacy, reading education, or TELL) preferred.
- Official transcript of all undergraduate and graduate study
- 3 years K-12 teaching experience recommended
- A well written personal statement indicating focus, drive, and knowledge of literacy-related Ph.D. career paths
- 3 recommendations that speak to the candidate’s potential to contribute to the field of literacy
- GRE is optional (not required)
- TOEFL scores for students who are non-native speakers of English
- Interview encouraged
Financial Support
- All applications are considered for assistantships with program faculty and within the rest of the School of Education. It is recommended that you get your application in as early as possible in order to be considered, and are encouraged to contact admissions to discuss opportunities further.
- School of Education Endowed Scholarships
- More financial aid and scholarship resources
Program Contacts
Breana Nieves Vergara, Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions
Bong Gee Jang, Associate Professor
