Literacy, Culture, and Language Education, EdD: Online Degrees: Online Degree Programs: Indiana University

Literacy, Culture, and Language
Education, EdD

Doctor of Education

Course Delivery
100% Online
Total Credits
60
In-State Tuition Per Credit
$480.93
Out of State Tuition Per Credit
$576.45

Literacy, Culture, and Language Education, EdD

Doctor Of Education

US News and World Report - best grad education degree 2022

A degree in literacy, culture, and language education (LCLE) prepares literacy and language practitioners for leadership positions in academic literacy, critical literacy, trans-literacy, local literacies, children's and young adult literature, ESL/EFL education (and teacher education), world Englishes, and various world languages.

The IU Online Doctor of Education in Literacy, Culture, and Language Education features a holistic and integrative focus on preparing practitioner leaders in literacy and language to better understand and address 21st-century issues and challenges. You gain an understanding of language and literacy processes through the lens of cultural context. You learn how to assess student performance, and apply research knowledge to classroom experiences. The cohort structure encourages strong relationships and emphasizes collaboration.

Your IU Online EdD in Literacy, Culture, and Language Education prepares you for such careers as:

English teacher
ESL/EFL teacher
Literacy program director
Language education specialist
Reading specialist
Instructional materials writer
Instructional materials editor

Degree Requirements

To graduate with the EdD in Literacy, Culture, and Language Education, you must complete 60 credit hours. It is possible to transfer up to 18 graduate credits taken outside of a previous master's degree, subject to approval by your faculty advisor. While the program does not require an internship or practicum, you will be required to participate in at least one conference led by the Literacy, Culture, and Language Education department. This conference will be held during the spring semester each year or every other year, and will be hosted on the Bloomington campus.

Requirements are broken down as follows:

LCLE core courses (27 credit hours)
Inquiry courses (9 credit hours)
Minor courses (9 credit hours)
Elective courses (6 credit hours)
Dissertation courses (9 credit hours)

Admissions

To be accepted to this program, you must have:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
Master’s degree from an accredited institution
Minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.75 out of 4.00

NOTE: This program is authorized, exempt, or not subject to state regulatory compliance and may enroll students from all 50 states

To apply to this program:

Complete an online application that includes:

Transcripts
Personal statement
Resume
Two letters of recommendation
GRE scores (required only if applicant does not have an undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited U.S. institution)
Minimum 79 TOEFL score or minimum 6.5 IELTS score (international students only)

Courses

Core

L 599	Master’s Thesis in Literacy, Culture, and Language Education: Early Inquiry Experience	3 Credits
L 600	Issues in Literacy, Culture, and Language Education	3 Credits
L 601	Theoretical Issues in the Study of Language & Literacies	3 Credits
L 650	Internship in Literacy, Culture, and Language Education	1-4 Credits
L 700	Seminar on Literacy, Culture, and Language Education Research	3 Credits
L 750	Research Seminar in Literacy, Culture, and Language Education	3 Credits
L 795	Dissertation Proposal Preparation	3 Credits
L 799	Doctoral Thesis in Literacy, Culture and Language Education	6 Credits

Tuition & Fees

Cost for Indiana Residents

Per Credit Hour
Tuition: $474.27

3 Credit Hours
Tuition: $1422.81

Note: Additional fees will apply.

Cost for Out of State Residents

Per Credit Hour
Tuition: $565.74

3 Credit Hours
Tuition: $1697.22

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