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English Education Prospective Students On-Campus Ph.D.

On-Campus Doctorate (Ph.D.)

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Shape the future of literacy with our Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction, focusing on English language education. Under the guidance of leading experts, you will embark on a journey of professional growth while informing the future of language arts education through new research.

Program Overview

The Doctor of Philosophy Degree (Ph.D.). The Ph.D. is the highest degree any university 
confers. Students who enter the doctoral program in Curriculum &
Instruction with a concentration in English Education work with a faculty adviser to
 develop scholarship in language and literacy and to engage in professional research.

Program Highlights

Students meet with a faculty adviser and form a doctoral committee. Together they develop a course of study that reflects the student’s interests and professional goals while meeting requirements of the UF Graduate School and the College of Education. They must also meet the requirements of the School of Teaching and Learning with a focus on four core areas of knowledge:

  • Theoretical and Historical Foundations of Education
  • Learning Theories
  • Research Methods
  • Pedagogical Principles.

Learning Outcomes

These areas provide doctoral students with the knowledge, skills and abilities to create and promote new knowledge and understandings about teaching and learning and to use innovative, evidence-based practice and theory to work with diverse learners across varied contexts.

Additionally, English Education Ph.D. students develop deep insights into literacy events and practices and the many forms and functions embedded in the multiple sign systems humans use to make sense of their worlds and to express their understandings.

Research and Dissertation

Upon completion of course work, students must take and pass a qualifying exam. As doctoral candidates, they embark upon dissertation research to complete a scholarly, theoretical and research-based study that makes an original contribution to the literature in the field and culminates in the Ph.D. degree.

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Join our distinguished community of scholars and become become a leader in literacy education. Apply today to transform your passion into groundbreaking research that will influence generations of learners and educators.

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    Ph.D. Specializing in English Education Program Requirements

    • A minimum grade point average of 3.0 in upper-division undergraduate work.
    • Written statement of purpose.
    • Three letters of recommendation.
    • Academic background (i.e., a B.A. or M.A. in English or a substantial background in literature, writing, and communication).
    • Resumé

    General admissions questions should be directed to GradAdmissions@coe.ufl.edu.

    Please visit the School of Teaching and Learning’s How Do I Apply? page for deadlines and information about applying to our M.A.E. and Ph.D. English Education programs.

    General application information from the Graduate School can be found here.

    Program Highlights

    Entry: Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
    Typical Course Load: TBD credits per semester
    Full-Time/Part-Time: TBD
    Application Deadline: See dates published by the college
    Program Completion: TBD