Overview
As the first doctorate of philosophy (Ph.D.) and one of three doctorates of education (Ed.D.) programs in developmental education in the country, the program fills a crucial need for innovative research in a field that serves students underprepared for postsecondary education by valuing social, cultural, and critical perspectives.
Program Mission
The doctoral program in developmental education prepares future scholars, researchers, leaders, administrators, instructors, and practitioners in the field of developmental education. Both rigorous and supportive, the program aims to advance theory, research, and practice in multiple areas of developmental education — including developmental literacy, developmental mathematics, and learning support — by actively engaging students in teaching, scholarship, and professional service. In this multidisciplinary program, the faculty, staff, and students work collaboratively across various academic disciplines, diverse communities, and geographic boundaries.
Career Options
The Developmental Education - Developmental Literacy program from Texas State University prepares graduates for a wide variety of careers. The Ph.D. is designed for students planning careers as researchers, faculty, and scholars who will build a strong research and theoretical base for developmental education.
The Ed.D. is designed for students planning careers as highly qualified program leaders, policymakers, researchers, and practitioners who will advance developmental education in a variety of contexts.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Understanding Developmental Education Learners in a Diverse Society
- Policy and Politics in Developmental Education
- Teaching and Learning in Developmental Education
Multicultural Education in a P-16 Context
Beginning Quantitative Research Design and Analysis
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 120 months
Start dates & application deadlines
Deadline: 31 March
Language
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Credits
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Disciplines
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Other requirements
General requirements
- completed online application
- $55 nonrefundable application fee
- $90 nonrefundable application fee for applications with international credentials
- baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited university
- master's degree in a field relevant to developmental education from a regionally accredited university
- official transcripts from each institution where course credit was granted
- minimum 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) in all completed graduate course work
- official GRE (general test only) with competitive scores in the verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, and analytical writing sections
- resume/CV
- statement of purpose (approximately 500-1000 words) demonstrating the student’s research interest and goals as a developmental education professional and potential to contribute to the advancement of scholarly work in the field of developmental education.
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Tuition Fee
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International
16560 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 16560 USD per year during 120 months. -
National
16560 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 16560 USD per year during 120 months. -
In-State
9000 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9000 USD per year during 120 months.
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