Doctor of Philosophy in Teacher Education and Learning Sciences- Literacy and English Language Arts Education (LELA)

The Literacy and English Language Arts Education doctorate is designed for individuals with interests in literacy, reading, new literacies, and English education research, scholarship, and teacher preparation. The program prepares students for roles as teacher educators and researchers in higher education or instructional leadership roles at school, district, and state levels, or education-related private industry. Individuals seeking admission to this program should have a strong background in this concentration and a desire to conduct original research in these fields. Students are expected to take initiative in their studies to read and master material beyond the specific readings and activities required in coursework. Students will work closely with faculty members through a sequence of experiences leading to greater research independence as their roles change from students to colleagues over the course of their graduate programs.