July 2023 University Catalog

EdD, Reading and Literacy

School of Public Service and Education

The EdD in Reading and Literacy specialization is designed to prepare leaders in the field of P-12 and adult literacy education and provides a theoretical and foundational framework for reading and literacy instruction and assessment. Throughout the specialization, learners engage in systems thinking, research and data-informed decision making, skills needed to work collaboratively with diverse families and communities as well as understand policies related to leading and managing literacy programs and professional development. Successful graduates of this specialization are prepared to work in literacy education as faculty at universities, leaders in professional associations, and educational consultants as well as in district and school literacy leadership positions including coaches. These specialization requirements are not designed or intended to meet professional licensure requirements for the education profession.

Core courses

EDD8010Foundations of Doctoral Studies in Education

4

EDD8020The Dynamics of Organizational Improvement

4

EDD8030Investigating Problems of Practice

4

EDD8040Research Design for Practitioners

4

EDD8050Data Literacy for Leaders

4

Specialization courses

EDD8540Theoretical and Historical Foundations of Reading

4

EDD8542Reading and Literacy Assessment, Evaluation, and Decision Making

4

EDD8544Meeting Diverse Literacy Needs in School and Community Context

4

EDD8546Leading and Managing Literacy Programs

4

EDD8548Grant Writing for Reading and Literacy Programs

4

Upon completion of all required coursework

EDD9951EdD Doctoral Project 1

4

EDD9952EdD Doctoral Project 2

4

EDD9953EdD Doctoral Project 3

4

EDD9954EdD Doctoral Project 4

4

EDD9955EdD Doctoral Project 5

4

EDD9956EdD Doctoral Project 6

4

Total

At least 64 quarter credits

One or more courses in this program may require a prerequisite(s). Refer to the course descriptions for details.

Learners who do not complete all program requirements within quarter credit/program point minimums will be required to accrue such additional quarter credits/program points as are associated with any additional or repeat coursework necessary for successful completion of program requirements.

This specialization is not designed to lead to license, endorsement, other professional credential, or salary advancement. Contact your school district for a determination on qualifications for salary advancement.