{"id":691,"date":"2026-01-05T18:33:55","date_gmt":"2026-01-05T18:33:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test-uwsp-multi.pantheonsite.io\/school-of-education\/?page_id=691"},"modified":"2026-05-24T15:59:49","modified_gmt":"2026-05-24T15:59:49","slug":"apply","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/school-of-education\/ed-d-in-language-and-literacy\/apply\/","title":{"rendered":"Apply"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"block-510a26ac-c1e0-474f-8c23-af59c39d6d23\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\">Welcome to the Admissions Process!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"important-date blockspacetop blockspacebottom\" id=\"\"><div class=\"site-width\"><h2>Important Dates<\/h2><div class=\"date-grid col-small-one col-medium-two col-large-two col-xlarge-two col-xxlarge-two\">\n<div class=\"id-caldate\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/school-of-education\/ed-d-in-language-and-literacy\/apply\/\"><div class=\"date-block\"><div><div class=\"lil-calendar\">9\/1<\/div><\/div><div class=\"id-title\">Cohort 1 Application Round 1 until Nov. 1<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"id-caldate\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/school-of-education\/ed-d-in-language-and-literacy\/apply\/\"><div class=\"date-block\"><div><div class=\"lil-calendar\">1\/1<\/div><\/div><div class=\"id-title\">Cohort 1 Application Round 2 until March 1<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\"><strong>Qualifications<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul id=\"block-432012de-0371-4005-bea2-7eaf45d7f354\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Master\u2019s degree (completed by enrollment)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3.0 GPA or higher in graduate work&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3 or more years of documented professional experience related to language, literacy, and\/or educational systems and policy&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Desire to collaborate in an online environment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proficient writing skills&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\"><strong>Four-Step<\/strong> <strong>Application Process<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol id=\"block-230d9824-2a90-486a-9e6f-a908e5728719\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Complete the\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/apply.wisconsin.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">University of Wisconsin System<\/a>\u202fapplication (apply.wisconsin.edu).\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The UW Admissions Office will confirm receipt via email.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Send all official electronic transcripts directly to UW-Stevens Point (master\u2019s degree required prior to enrolling).&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete the\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/uwsp.az1.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_1M1HaWLcP4A2jbw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UWSP School of Education Application<\/a>, including:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Copy of transcripts (can be unofficial)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Names and contact information for three professional references&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Current resume or CV showing at least three years of documented professional&nbsp; experience, this document should include full name, address, phone&nbsp; number, e-mail address, colleges attended with degrees and dates, employment history, professional&nbsp; experiences, trainings\/certifications related to the science of reading,&nbsp; publications and conference presentations.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Letter of intent\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Please share in 750-1,200 words why you are seeking an Ed.D. in Language and Literacy, addressing the following questions:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Given your perspective on language and\/or literacy, along with the literacy challenges and successes we face in the world, please share one area you foresee yourself studying, researching or acting on in this degree program?&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What are your life and\/or professional experiences related to your potential area of study and how do you envision the completion of an Ed.D. in Language and Literacy will advance or support your life and\/or career goals?&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Describe your readiness and strengths you will bring to an Ed.D. program that is cohort-based within an interactive online learning environment.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete interview with the admissions committee&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\"><strong>Admissions Decision Process<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-c06be04c-69a9-4143-8eac-bc4e829875a4\">Application materials will be reviewed by our UWSP Ed.D. Admission Committee.&nbsp;Qualified applicants will be invited to interview before being accepted into the program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\">Round 1 Application Timeline<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul id=\"block-7839d231-372a-4f1b-8f37-c0eaaf240b67\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open Admissions Window: Sept. 1-Nov. 1&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Round 1 Application Deadline: Nov. 1<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Interviews Scheduled: Nov. 15-Dec. 10<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Admission Decisions by Dec. 15<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\">Round 2 Application Timeline<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul id=\"block-77697c78-4218-4000-bfc9-858584e4034b\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open Admissions Window: Jan. 1-March 1<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Round 2 Application Deadline: March 1<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Interviews Scheduled: March 1-15<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Admission Decisions by March 30<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"block-867c692b-b0bb-425d-ad40-27c534d3fca8\">Accepted students will begin at the end of May<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\"><strong>Required Colloquium (In-Person Residency) and Program Orientation<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul id=\"block-ec499c0e-6127-4a7c-8a16-5ee4c9cd4d12\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Ed.D. in Language and Literacy is a cohort-based program with online courses and an on-campus residency component.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The on-campus residency component is held for 4-5 days each summer, either at UWSP or another location. 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