Overview

Academic study and research in the Learning, Literacies and Technologies program at Arizona State University focuses on the nature of curriculum learning and literacies for diverse learners in various educational contexts.

Furthermore, students in this program examine how the use of technologies can support learning, design learning environments and understand the conditions under which learning occurs.

Career Opportunities

Graduates are educational researchers who serve as scholars, leaders and teacher educators engaged in the design, development and use of literacies and technologies that promote learning. They are stewards of their educational field, working across disciplinary boundaries to address the learning challenges of the new millennium.

Career examples include:

college program director
educator
instructional designer
instructional specialist
professor
researcher
teacher educator

Programme Structure

Past examples of student specializations include:

mathematics education
gender and equity studies
science education
curriculum studies
learning, literacies and technologies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

84 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Tempe, United States

Disciplines

Education General Engineering & Technology Literacy Education View 34 other PhDs in Literacy Education in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's and master's degree, in any field, from a regionally accredited institution.

All Applicants must submit:

graduate admission application and application fee
official transcripts
three letters of recommendation (one from an academic who can speak to your potential for graduate study)
personal statement
an academic writing sample
curriculum vitae
proof of English proficiency

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

30348 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 30348 USD per year during 48 months.
National

27810 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 27810 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

12940 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12940 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Tempe

900 - 1350 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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