Gainesville,
FL,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Curriculum and Instruction - Reading and Literacy Education in Gainesville United States | University of Florida
University of Florida
|
Gainesville United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
30,134
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) represents the pinnacle of academic achievement, awarded to individuals who demonstrate full integration into scholarly communities within their discipline and the ability to conduct autonomous research culminating in an original, rigorously developed dissertation. As the most advanced degree offered by universities, it signifies exceptional expertise. Students pursuing this doctoral program in Curriculum and Instruction with a Reading and Literacy Education specialization collaborate with faculty advisors to design customized study plans aligned with their academic interests and career aspirations. These individualized programs must satisfy all established criteria from the UF Graduate School, College of Education, School of Teaching and Learning, and the Reading and Literacy Education specialization.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Applicants to the Ph.D. program must have proof of award of a Master's or higher-level degree. Applicants with a bachelor's degree only, a minimum grade point average of B (3.0), calculated from all grades and credits after the semester where the applicant reached 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours is required.
Admission into Reading & Literacy Education at all degree levels requires submission of UF graduate application form. A minimum 3.0 GPA in your upper-division undergraduate coursework is required for admission (unless you have obtained a subsequent Master's or Professional degree with a 3.0 GPA or above). Applicants to the Ph.D. program must have proof of award of a Master's or higher-level degree.
Please review our Application Directions Document.
During the application process you will also be asked to submit:
A statement of purpose explaining why you want to pursue the degree.
Official/Unofficial Transcripts (If admitted, official transcripts will be required).
Three letters of recommendation
You will need the email addresses for your three recommenders which you will input to the application. They will receive an automated email to complete a Recommendation Form and submit their letter via an online portal.
A Resume or Curriculum Vitae.
In addition to these items, please also submit in the Resume/Other section of the application:
A Writing Sample of recent academic writing.
Evidence of classroom teaching experience (e.g. a bachelors degree from an accredited teacher preparation program, a permanent or temporary teaching license, an official letter attesting to classroom work).
For applicants from countries where English is not the ofcial language, a minimum score on one of these English Language Skills tests, IELTS - 6.0,TOEFL IBT- 80, PBT- 550.
Admission into Reading & Literacy Education at all degree levels requires submission of UF graduate application form. A minimum 3.0 GPA in your upper-division undergraduate coursework is required for admission (unless you have obtained a subsequent Master's or Professional degree with a 3.0 GPA or above). Applicants to the Ph.D. program must have proof of award of a Master's or higher-level degree.
Please review our Application Directions Document.
During the application process you will also be asked to submit:
A statement of purpose explaining why you want to pursue the degree.
Official/Unofficial Transcripts (If admitted, official transcripts will be required).
Three letters of recommendation
You will need the email addresses for your three recommenders which you will input to the application. They will receive an automated email to complete a Recommendation Form and submit their letter via an online portal.
A Resume or Curriculum Vitae.
In addition to these items, please also submit in the Resume/Other section of the application:
A Writing Sample of recent academic writing.
Evidence of classroom teaching experience (e.g. a bachelors degree from an accredited teacher preparation program, a permanent or temporary teaching license, an official letter attesting to classroom work).
For applicants from countries where English is not the ofcial language, a minimum score on one of these English Language Skills tests, IELTS - 6.0,TOEFL IBT- 80, PBT- 550.
Tuition
USD
30,134