Ed.D. in Language and Literacy

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.

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Why choose the Ed.D. in Language and Literacy program at UW-Stevens Point?

This doctorate 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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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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Important Dates

9/1

Cohort 1 Application Round 1 until Nov. 1

1/1

Cohort 1 Application Round 2 until March 1

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!

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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.

Schedule

Dissertation Options

You’ll have five dissertation options to choose from, including monograph, toolkit, publication, arts or hybrid.

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Community of Learners

Connect with peers in your own cohort who have diverse backgrounds or other cohorts who share similar disciplinary interests.

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Global Affiliate Scholar Program

A global affiliate scholar is an expert in a sustainability, 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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Ed.D. by the Numbers

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Years

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Student Resources

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Our classes are developed by educators with focused industry, research and teaching experience. We are ready to prepare you to meet career needs.

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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 Tutton2nd 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 StatzCESA 2 Literacy Consultant and WiMLSS Coach

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Graduate Programs

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Bilingual-Bicultural Education Add-On

Cross-Categorical Special Education Add-On

Early Childhood Special Education Add-On

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