Ready to Apply?
Apply NowLiteracy, Culture, and Language Education, Ed.D.
Course Delivery: 100% Online
Total Credits: 60
In-State Tuition Per Credit: $500.17
Out-of-State Tuition Per Credit: $599.51
Cost of attendance may vary by campus. View the total cost calculator
Degree Overview
The IU Online Doctor of Education in Literacy, Culture, and Language Education features a holistic and integrative focus on preparing you to better understand and address the issues and challenges facing today’s educators.
Designed with working professionals in mind, the program facilitates integration with career and personal commitments. Its cohort structure encourages strong relationships and emphasizes collaboration.
As a student in the program, you’ll benefit from a career-focused program. You’ll graduate with an Indiana University degree respected by employers worldwide—and you can work on yours anytime and anywhere. Plus, you’ll enjoy personalized support services throughout your academic journey.
And the benefits start long before graduation. More than half of IU Online students advance in their careers before they complete their degree.
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
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)
Your IU Online Ed.D. 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
To graduate with the Ed.D. in Literacy, Culture, and Language Education, you must complete 60 credit hours. You can transfer up to 18 graduate credits taken outside of a previous master's degree, subject to approval by your faculty advisor. The program does not require an internship or practicum.
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)
Core
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
|
EDUC-L 599 |
Master’s Thesis in Literacy, Culture, and Language Education: Early Inquiry Experience |
3 Credits |
|
EDUC-L 600 |
Issues in Literacy, Culture, and Language Education |
3 Credits |
|
EDUC-L 601 |
Theoretical Issues in the Study of Language & Literacies |
3 Credits |
|
EDUC-L 650 |
Internship in Literacy, Culture, and Language Education |
1-4 Credits |
|
EDUC-L 700 |
Seminar on Literacy, Culture, and Language Education Research |
3 Credits |
|
EDUC-L 750 |
Research Seminar in Literacy, Culture, and Language Education |
3 Credits |
|
EDUC-L 795 |
Dissertation Proposal Preparation |
3 Credits |
|
EDUC-L 799 |
Doctoral Thesis in Literacy, Culture, and Language Education |
6 Credits |
Find course descriptions with our Search Schedule of Classes/Courses tool.
Find the answers you need or start your application. We’re here to help!