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34 PhD programmes in Literacy Education in North America

Language, Literacy and Culture
This Language, Literacy and Culture PhD programme at University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) is an interdisciplinary programme which investigates the concepts and processes of language, literacy, and culture in relationship to social, cultural, linguistic, historical, technological, and ideological formations.
Language and Literacy Education
This Language and Literacy Education program from University of Georgia prepares graduates to construct knowledge that leads and advances the field of language education. Students may specialize in areas including English Education; Reading Education: Children’s Literature and Language Arts P-5 or 6-12; World Language Education; and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL).
Language and Literacy Learning in Multilingual Settings
This Language and Literacy Learning in Multilingual Settings program at the University of Miami is designed for students with a strong interest in research and its application to understanding language and literacy-related phenomena that intersect with issues of linguistic and cultural diversity in education.
Literary Studies - Theatre Studies
The PhD program in Literary Studies - Theatre Studies at University of Guelph provides an opportunity for doctoral study that is unique in Canada and builds on the expertise of nearly thirty faculty members, who provide graduate students with an impressive range of scholarship, approaches, and research achievements.
Language, Literacy and Culture
The Language, Literacy and Culture (LLC) PhD at the University of Pittsburgh is focused on the study of cultural, linguistic, social, psychological, and political perspectives on teaching, learning, and teacher education.
Literacy Education
The Literacy Education programme offeerd by The University of Maine develops advanced expertise in reading development, curriculum leadership, and language-focused scholarship.
Language, Literacy, and Sociocultural Studies
The Language, Literacy, and Sociocultural Studies Program (LLSS) from The University of New Mexico offers a doctoral (Ph.D.) degree.
American Literary Studies
The American Literary Studies degree at The University of New Mexico provides instruction in nineteenth and twentieth century American literature.
Reading, Writing and Literacy
The Ph.D. program in Reading, Writing and Literacy at the University of Pennsylvania is committed to furthering knowledge in literacy and literacy education.
Literacy Education
Work closely with faculty members to develop your research skills in the areas of language and literacy development, and apply that research to improve literacy instruction in pre-K–12 schools. We offer a Literacy Education degree at the New York University.
Curriculum and Instruction - Reading or Literacy Education
The Curriculum and Instruction - Reading or Literacy Education program at Louisiana State University is structured to support interdisciplinary studies and individualization for researchers and practitioners.
Language and Literacy
Within the Language and Literacy program at the University of South Carolina, you will discuss and critique theories and methods related to current topics in literacy education through critical and cultural perspectives.
Literacy Studies
Literacy Studies at University of Nevada, Reno and its intersection with English language learning and issues of culture and diversity are the foci of this emphasis area.
Language and Literacy Education
Students in our Language and Literacy Education programs at University of British Columbia are teachers and other professional educators who engage in courses, conversations and research addressing a broad range of issues and contexts – in and out of schools, nationally and internationally, and across the lifespan.
Reading, Writing and Literacy
The Ed.D. program in Reading, Writing and Literacy at the University of Pennsylvania features a strong commitment to educational practice and preparing practitioner-scholars.
English and Literary Arts - Literary Studies
Our PhD in English and Literary Arts - Literary Studies at University of Denver exposes you to a wide range of literature and literary theory as you prepare to teach and research at the university level.
Curriculum and Instruction - Literacy Studies
The Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction - Literacy Studies at the University of South Florida prepares research scholars with expertise in literacy processes, literacy instruction, and literacy teacher education.
Literacy Studies
The Ph.D. in Literacy Studies program at University of Pennsylvania prepares scholar-practitioners for positions in research universities and other educational organizations with a primary mission related to furthering knowledge in literacy and literacy education.
Rhetoric
The Ph.D. program in Rhetoric at the Carnegie Mellon University is distinguished by its focus on rigorous method and the diversity of specialized methods/contexts (traditional-scholarly, empirical, discourse-based, classroom-based, legal, digital) in which rhetoric can be studied.
Literacy, Culture, and Language Education (Online)
Expand your professional opportunities as you deepen your expertise in literacy and language education. We offer a Literacy, Culture, and Language Education (Online) degree at Indiana University Bloomington.