School of Education
Ed.D. in Language and Literacy Degree
Graduate Degree
Transform Literacy Education by Empowering Every Learner
Oh, the places you’ll go with the Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Language and Literacy online program at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point! This program aims to prepare and empower individuals to design and build sustainable literacy systems that increase literacy outcomes for diverse learners. Learning experiences will be designed to bridge the current research-to-practice gap in K-12 educational systems, emphasizing sustainable systems.
Why choose the Ed.D. in Language and Literacy program at UW-Stevens Point?
This program is designed for professionals who desire to make a positive impact on the literacy development of culturally-diverse 4K-12 student populations and the greater community. The Ed.D. program is rigorous, aligns with current research, and fosters your passion in your current or future career path toward sustainable change in literacy education. The degree is applicable to teachers, literacy leaders, principals, district administration, educational consultants, and those working to support the language and literacy development of youth.
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Info Sessions
Ready to learn more about the Ed.D. in Language and Literacy program at UW-Stevens Point? Join us for an informational session (30-45 minutes). We will discuss program details including schedule, class formats and course focus.
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Ed.D. in the News and Social Media
Catch up on the latest news from the Ed.D. program and get an insight from our students in their blogs.
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Important Dates
Cohort 1 will start in summer 2026
APPLY
Our application guide outlines everything you need to do to submit your application.
Application Process
INFO SESSIONS
Attend an info session to be entered into a drawing to win a $1,000 scholarship toward first semester tuition!
Info Sessions
Courses
Learn more about the program learning outcomes, core courses and elective options.
Curriculum
Tuition
Tuition is the same for in-state and out-of-state students.
Tuition
Education Leaders as Students
Whether you’re a teacher, literacy coach, principal, district administrator or educational consultant, this program equips you with the tools to lead and innovate in language and literacy education. The 54-credit program can be completed in three years. It will primarily be delivered online, with the addition of an annual educational event designed to build collegiality, showcase scholarship, and provide the opportunity for live dialogue with researcher-presenters.
Schedule
From your first in-person residency to courses and research, this sample timeline is based on the standard 6-credit enrollment per term.
Dissertation Options
You’ll have five dissertation options to choose from, including monograph, toolkit, publication, arts or hybrid.
Community of Learners
Connect with peers in your own cohort who have diverse backgrounds or other cohorts who share similar disciplinary interests.
Global Affiliate Scholar Program
A global affiliate scholar is an expert in literacy, education or a related field. They support the Ed.D. by serving on dissertation committees and contributing to special speaker events or residency.
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Meet your Faculty and Staff
Our classes are developed by educators with focused industry, research and teaching experience. We are ready to prepare you to meet career needs.
Amber Garbe
- Associate Professor – School of Education
- Director – Ed.D. in Language and Literacy
- Literacy Coordinator
- Reading Methods & Elementary Social Studies Methods
- Global Affiliate Scholar – Ed.D. in Educational Sustainability
Ed.D. Dissertation Committee Members, Ed.D. Global Affiliate Scholars, Ed.D. in Language and Literacy, School of Education
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Polly Manske
- Director of Master’s Programs – School of Education
- Assistant Professor – School of Education
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Jacquelyn Sernau
- Assistant Professor – School of Education
- Academic Program Director – Elementary Education
- Coordinator – Foundations of Reading Test (FoRT)
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Rayvn Knipple
- Academic Program Specialist – School of Education
- CPS University Staff Common Council Representative
Ed.D. Support Staff, School of Education
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“I believe it is my moral obligation to be well informed on current research, instructional implications, and ultimately best practices in order to positively impact the students in my classroom. This program provides a clear step forward for this crucial work.”
Haley Tutton
— 2nd Grade Teacher, Tomorrow River School District
“Earning my Ed.D. in Language and Literacy is the ideal next step to deepen my expertise and better support Wisconsin’s educators and students. I’m excited to apply what I learn from the UWSP program to my work as a literacy consultant, fulfilling my passion for learning while sharing that knowledge to benefit others.”
Kris Statz
— CESA 2 Literacy Consultant and WiMLSS Coach
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