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. This specialization is not designed or intended to meet licensure requirements for any licensed profession.
Core courses
| EDD8010 | Foundations of Doctoral Studies in Education | 4 |
| EDD8020 | The Dynamics of Organizational Improvement | 4 |
| EDD8030 | Investigating Problems of Practice | 4 |
| EDD8040 | Research Design for Practitioners | 4 |
| EDD8050 | Data Literacy for Leaders | 4 |
Specialization courses
| EDD8540 | Theoretical and Historical Foundations of Reading | 4 |
| EDD8542 | Reading and Literacy Assessment, Evaluation, and Decision Making | 4 |
| EDD8544 | Meeting Diverse Literacy Needs in School and Community Context | 4 |
| EDD8546 | Leading and Managing Literacy Programs | 4 |
| EDD8548 | Grant Writing for Reading and Literacy Programs | 4 |
Upon completion of all required coursework
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.