Ph.D Literacy Studies - Literacy Instruction and Staff Development

Ph.D Literacy Studies - Literacy Instruction and Staff Development

The Literacy Instruction and Staff Development concentration of the Ph.D. in Literacy Studies program at Middle Tennessee State University addresses one of education's most pressing needs — the shortage of scholars, practitioners, administrators, and policy-makers equipped to bridge the gap between the rapidly expanding body of scientific research on the development of literacy and educational practice, policy, and professional preparation. This concentration prepares scholars to serve as teacher educators in university, school, district, and state contexts. Classes in this concentration will lead to specialized knowledge in literacy instruction and professional development. Students may also choose to learn specialized knowledge about multilingual learners in this concentration. Drawing on the faculty from the College of Education, the College of Behavioral and Health Sciences, and the College of Liberal Arts, this interdisciplinary program offers a flexible framework of courses, field experiences, teaching, and research opportunities designed to provide professionals in various spheres of influence with the essential knowledge, skills, and abilities to effectively address literacy challenges in the United States and beyond.

Career Path

Graduates from the Literacy Studies Ph.D. Program may be employed in a variety of professional positions. Examples include, but are not limited to, College/university faculty, Leaders in literacy reform, Materials/test developers at publishing companies, Leaders at federal & state education agencies, Leaders at local districts, Leaders in non-profit organizations, Researchers, School consultants, Teacher trainers.