Doctor of Education (EdD)
School of Education
Reading and Literacy specialization
Position yourself to meet the growing demand for leadership expertise in reading and literacy, a skill area that plays a pivotal role in individual student success. Designed around national education standards in the field, this EdD Reading and Literacy specialization is one of few available online. The curriculum covers such topics as program development and management, assessment and evaluation, data-driven decision making, and district, state, and national policies that can affect how reading is taught. In addition to online course work, field experiences provide opportunities to apply your newly gained knowledge in diverse educational settings and identify a reading and literacy challenge to address in an action dissertation project. Convenient electronic textbooks are available for most courses, which lowers costs and provides immediate access to course materials. People who choose this specialization are often P-12 teachers and administrators interested in pursuing reading and literacy leadership roles in schools, districts, and other educational organizations.
This program is not designed for certification, licensure or endorsement. For more information about educator licensing, please see our Education Licensure Resource site.
All courses taken in a prescribed sequence.
Required Courses (each course 6 quarter credits unless noted)
- EDD8200 - Theoretical Models and Processes of Literacy
- EDD8202 - Foundations of Reading and Literacy *
- EDD8204 - Reading and Literacy Assessment and Evaluation *
- EDD8206 - Reading and Literacy Field Experience I (1 quarter credit) +*
- EDD8208 - Leading and Managing Literacy Programs *
- EDD8210 - Data-Driven Decision Making in Literacy Programs *
- EDD8212 - Grant Writing and Policy for Reading and Literacy Programs *
- EDD8214 - Reading and Literacy Field Experience II (1 quarter credit) +*
- EDD8216 - Literacy in School and Community Contexts *
- EDD8218 - Leading and Managing Professional Development *
- EDD8220 - Reading and Literacy Field Experience III (1 quarter credit) +*
- EDD8222 - Reading and Literacy Internship +*
- EDD9920 - Dissertation Courseroom (non-credit) *
- EDD9921 - Dissertation Research 1 *
- EDD9922 - Dissertation Research 2 *
- EDD9923 - Dissertation Research 3 *
- EDD9924 - Dissertation Research 4 *
Admission to the Reading and Literacy specialization requires learners to complete and submit the Cohort Auto-Registration Form and the Teaching License Verification Form.
North Carolina residents are currently not eligible to enroll in this specialization.
This specialization is not currently state-approved and will not lead to endorsement until state approval is received.
+ Learners are responsible for the cost of their travel, accommodations, food, and other expenses associated with this course.
* This course has a prerequisite. Contact an enrollment counselor for more information.
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