PhD in Education - Literacy Education in Orono United States | University of Maine

The Literacy Education specialization within the University of Maine's Education Ph.D. program explores theoretical research approaches, historical contexts, and varied perspectives that shape literacy studies across different environments, particularly addressing rural community needs. Students enhance their expertise through coursework, joint research projects, and opportunities to share findings via publications and presentations, equipping them to investigate their own literacy education inquiries. Key features include the program's competitive admissions, intimate cohort sizes, and personalized guidance from distinguished faculty. With a cap of 12 students, the program fosters strong faculty-student connections while training future literacy advocates and community leaders.

Career paths in literacy education
Our doctoral alumni pursue roles as university professors, researchers, and contributors to government or nonprofit educational initiatives, including involvement with the National Writing Project. Numerous graduates also hold leadership positions in schools as administrators and curriculum specialists, applying cutting-edge literacy research and methodologies.

Program structure
University of Maine's literacy education doctoral candidates participate in the College of Education and Human Development's progressive Ph.D. in Education curriculum. Students join dual cohorts: a primary group focused on literacy studies and a secondary interdisciplinary cohort. This framework promotes cross-specialization discussions while allowing deep specialization in literacy. Coursework is tailored to accommodate participants' academic goals, preferences, and availability whenever feasible.