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The Ed.D. in Reading, Writing, and Literacy prepares education professionals for diverse roles in academic institutions, government bodies, nonprofits, and private enterprises. This program blends theoretical foundations with practical applications, accommodating both full-time and part-time learners. Candidates work closely with advisors to design personalized curricula, incorporating required courses, research methods, and specialized electives. The program fosters expertise in focused domains such as educator training, literacy policy, adult education, K-12 literacy instruction, youth literature, community engagement, and urban learning environments.
Admission to Penn GSE requires satisfactory completion of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited U.S. university or its equivalent prior to your matriculation into any program.
A strong command of the English language is necessary for successful study at Penn. Applicants whose families do not speak English at home, or applicants who have not attended a high school or secondary school where the primary language of instruction is English, are asked to take the TOEFL, the Test of English as a Foreign Language, administered by the Educational Testing Service. In the event the TOEFL is not readily accessible, Penn will accept results from the IELTS, the International English Language Testing System.