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Residential

Literacy and Language Education

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Curriculum and Instruction

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The Literacy and Language doctoral program is a research-oriented program culminating with a dissertation. The program focuses on the development of a core knowledge base, with additional coursework to supplement and extend that knowledge base. Working with the advisor and advisory committee, doctoral students have the ability to create this core knowledge base by tailoring their program of study to individual interests and needs. This flexibility and individualization is an important component of the Ph.D. program.

This is a residential program. Applications must be fully complete and submitted (including all required materials) and all applications fees paid prior to the deadline in order for applications to be considered and reviewed. For a list of all required materials for this program application, please see the “Admissions” section.

What degree is conferred upon satisfactory completion of this program?

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration of Literacy and Language Education. This information will be listed on the transcript, and the diploma states the degree objective.

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Fall Application Deadline Those applicants interested in being considered for any available PhD funding should submit completed applications by December 1 for the following Fall semester.

Courses

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Courses

Applicants with a minimum of three years teaching experience in public or private school classrooms are favorably regarded. Direct experience in the teaching of literacy at the elementary and/or secondary level is preferred.

Students entering the Literacy and Language doctoral program must have an earned master’s degree that fulfills the core requirements found in the Purdue master’s program or complete these core requirements during doctoral study.

The Literacy & Language Education doctoral program requires courses that focus on research and specific cluster areas according to students’ interests. The program typically requires a four year commitment for completion beyond the master’s degree, with a minimum of 60 hours additional credit required beyond master’s study. The following links list and describe the required coursework:

Admissions

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Admissions

A graduate application must be submitted and application fee paid (if applicable) by the application deadline. In addition, the materials listed under the Application Requirements section below must be submitted by the application deadline in order for an application to be considered complete and for the application to be reviewed for admission consideration. Please review the How to Apply section below before submitting an application.

A completed master’s degree is required prior to admission.

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Licensure Information

This program does not lead to licensure in the state of Indiana or elsewhere. Contact the College of Education Office of Teacher Education and Licensure (OTEL) before continuing with the program application if you have questions regarding licensure or contact your state Department of Education about how this program may translate to licensure in your state of residence.

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Inna Abramova

Senior Lecturer

Janet Alsup

Professor

Nancy Boes

Continuing Lecturer

Ofelia Castro Schepers

Assistant Professor

Virak Chan

Clinical Associate Professor

Breanya Hogue

Assistant Professor

Tara Star Johnson

Associate Dean for Learning

Melanie Kuhn

Jean Adamson Stanley Faculty Chair in Literacy

Ali Kushki

Lecturer

Mary Ellen Lennon

Clinical Assistant Professor of English Education; Coordinator, English Education

Kathy Martin

Clinical Assistant Professor

Fay Mentzer

Clinical Assistant Professor

Trish Morita-Mullaney

Professor

Jennifer Renn

Research Assistant Professor

Whitney Rippy

Literacy and Language Development Clinic School Liaison

Brenda Sarmiento-Quezada

Assistant Professor

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