Language and Literacy, Ph.D.
College of Education
Prepare to make an impact and affect change in educational contexts and the profession by engaging with communities and stakeholders to advocate for equality in education and society.
Become a highly qualified literacy educator who knows how to discuss and critique theories and methods related to literacy education within social, historical, political and cultural contexts. Choose an area of specialization and conduct research with a focus on diverse learners and evolving conceptions of literacy in 21st century schools.
Program Highlights
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Mentor-Based
Benefit from supportive and expert faculty members who are committed to your growth and collaboration.
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Authentic Experiences
Develop knowledge in the field through scholarship, publications, presentations and leadership activities.
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In-Depth Study
Explore and examine community literacies within social, historical, political and cultural contexts.
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Design Your Research
Enjoy opportunities to learn from the diverse research interests and areas of expertise among our faculty.
Building Skills
Gain the professional and personal intelligence it takes to have a successful career.
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Critical Thinking
Analyzing and evaluating information to make informed decisions or judgments
Research
Gathering and analyzing information to increase knowledge or solve problems
Writing
Creating professional written content for inclusion in scholarly journal articles, books and reports
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Cultural Awareness
Learning about and respecting diverse cultures and beliefs
Networking
Building relationships and making connections with others to advance personal or professional goals
Understand Complexity
Analyzing and synthesizing information to identify patterns and connections
Using your degree
Make your college experience the foundation for a successful future.
Learn how alumni use degrees with outcome data from Gamecock GradStats, a service of the University of South Carolina Career Center.
Potential Careers
- Literacy Professional
- Literacy Researcher
- Literacy Coach
- Literacy Coordinator
- Literacy Leader
- Faculty Member
Job Titles of Alumni
- Teacher
- Assistant Professor
- Associate Professor
- Personalized Learning Coach
- Academic Consultant
- Department Chair
Average Alumni Salary
Five to 10 years after graduation without additional education $103,924
Workplace Settings
- Education
- State Education Departments
- Federal Education Departments
Employers of Alumni
- University of South Carolina
- South Carolina Department of Education
- Lexington County School District One
- Turner + Turner College Consulting
- Heathwood Hall Episcopal School
- Wake Forest University
