The Ph.D in Teaching and Learning with a concentration in language and literacy education is open to individuals with interests in literacy research, scholarship, and teacher preparation in the areas of early literacy, reading, multiliteracies, writing, English education, English as a second language education, and technology infusion in the literacy fields. Individuals seeking admission to this program have a strong background in language and literacy education at the master’s level and a desire to be prepared to conduct original research in the field. Programs of study are planned individually with each candidate in light of specific goals and areas of interest. For general information, see the program documents available below. For more additional information, contact a member of the Language and Literacy Education Faculty.