Ph.D. in Reading
The doctoral program in Reading provides high quality instruction and research in the area of reading and literacy. As the only program of its kind in Alabama, the program utilizes a rigorous course of study, combined with mentorship experiences led by top-rated faculty.
About This Program
The Ph.D. Reading/Literacy degree program is a research-oriented program with rigorous coursework in literacy theories, pedagogy, and best practices combined with cognitive apprenticeships in the field and opportunities to collaborate with faculty on research projects and scholarly work.
Career Fields
Candidates are poised to become educational leaders, research scholars, community advocates, and overall experts in reading/literacy disciplines. As such, program graduates are expected to contribute to higher education institutions, research labs, policy centers, state departments, and school districts through meaningful research, public policy, and curriculum/instructional development which positively impacts literacy education.
Department Information
Teacher Education & Leadership
Contacts Information
Gwendolyn Williams,
Program Coordinator
gwendolyn.williams@aamu.edu
256-372-5524
Carver Complex North
Room 222-C
