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PhD of Literacy Studies Literacy Measurement and Analysis
Middle Tennessee State University
- Murfreesboro, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- PhD
About the program
The concentration covers advanced quantitative methods, Measure development and large-dataset analysis for literacy education.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Learners studying Literacy Studies Literacy Measurement and Analysis can develop the ability to develop discipline-specific knowledge
- Critically evaluate relevant evidence and communicate ideas using suitable professional or academic methods
- And conduct and communicate an original research project where this is a research doctorate. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- College or university faculty
- Literacy reform leader
- Materials and test developer
- Federal and state education agency leader
- District leader
- Non-profit leader
- Researcher
- School consultant
- Teacher trainer
Curriculum
- Graduate programme in Literacy Studies with a Literacy Measurement and Analysis concentration. Courses include Literacy Development and Language Learning
- Neurobiology of Language and Literacy
- Historical Issues
- Trends
- And Methodologies in Literacy
- Models of Literacy Assessment
- Professional Seminar in Graduate Studies
- Literacy in the Socio-Cultural Context
- Research
- Design and Methodology in Literacy and Practicum in Literacy Studies.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Program-specific academic eligibility requires confirmation.
Accepted academic background
Relevant prior qualification as specified by the institution.
Language tests
- IELTS 5.5
- TOEFL iBT 61 (4 on the new 1-6 scale)
- Duolingo 85
- PTE Academic 59
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Credential Evaluation (if applicable)
- Passport Copy
- English Language Test Results (if applicable)
- Recommendation Letters (if applicable).
How to apply
- Review the graduate admission criteria for PhD of Literacy Studies Literacy Measurement and Analysis and check any department-specific application requirements. Complete the MTSU international graduate application and pay the applicable graduate application fee. Send official postsecondary transcripts or a recognized course-by-course evaluation
- Identification and English test results if required. Provide programme-specific research materials
- References or test scores where requested. Await the College of Graduate Studies decision and complete immigration documentation after admission if applicable.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $34,364, $30,996 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $50 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Murfreesboro |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Education |
| Department | Literacy Studies |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 75 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | Scholarship availability is indicated in the supplied dataset, Funding, Eligibility, Value and dates vary by programme and admission cycle. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Jun 2027
200 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 1 Jun 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $34,364, $30,996 USD per year. The application fee is $50 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $22,041 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 61 (4 on the new 1-6 scale), Duolingo 85, PTE Academic 59.