Degree Plans

Master Degree Plans

Master of Arts (M.A.) and Master of Education (M.Ed.) degrees with a specialization in language and literacy studies are offered through the Department of Curriculum and Instruction.

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Doctoral Degree Plans

Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)

This area of study provides advanced degrees that are appropriate for students whose ability, motivation, and experience will allow them to become leaders in the field, in the capacity of teachers of young children, college or university faculty members, and program or curriculum developers in schools and agencies. Degree plans require work in general curriculum and instruction; early childhood education; child development and learning theory, educational research, and evaluation. Students may include courses in supervision or administration in their programs.

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Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

This area of study encourages the study of literacy and the English/language arts, including reading, writing, and related fields.  Degree plans are individually designed to increase the student’s knowledge of curriculum and instructional issues both at a broad level and in a more focused way based on the student’s background and career goals.  Coursework in this area will help prepare students to become advanced degree teachers of their subject in elementary schools, secondary schools or junior colleges; department chairpersons or coordinators of programs at any or all instructional levels of the public schools; supervisors of instruction in reading/language arts in city, county, or state school systems; and professors in colleges and universities.  The program also offers students the opportunity to participate in clinical and research experiences as part of their graduate study.

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