Doctor of Education in Reading and Literacy - Capella University

Doctor of Education in Reading and Literacy from Capella University is a Online Ph.D Education Science degree that prepares you for a Education career. Position yourself to meet the growing demand for leadership expertise in reading and literacy , a skill area that plays a pivotal role in individual student success. Designed around national education standards in the field, this EdD Reading and Literacy specialization is one of few available online. The curriculum covers such topics as program development and management, assessment and evaluation, data-driven decision making, and district, state, and national policies that can affect how reading is taught. In addition to online course work, field experiences provide opportunities to apply your newly gained knowledge in diverse educational settings and identify a reading and literacy challenge to address in an action dissertation project. The specialization is designed to be completed in just over three years, with all courses taken in sequence, allowing you to learn and build professional relationships with the same cohort of students. Convenient electronic textbooks are available for most courses, which lowers costs and provides immediate access to course materials. People who choose this specialization are often P-12 teachers and administrators interested in pursuing reading and literacy leadership roles in schools, districts, and other educational organizations. This specialization is not designed to satisfy licensure requirements for P-12 public school teachers or administrators. For more information call 866-944-5580 or click below to request information. Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Education Science courses.