Overview

Through coursework, collaborative research and the opportunity to publish and present research findings, students develop the skills and strategies to answer their own questions related to literacy education.

Careers in literacy education

Graduates of our Literacy Education doctoral program at The University of Maine have gone on to serve in other academic institutions as professors and researchers, in government or nonprofit education organizations, and as members of the National Writing Project.

Many of our graduates also work in schools, as administrators and curriculum coordinators with a strong understanding of current literacy research and practice.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

The program’s hallmarks include its selectivity, small size and close mentoring by nationally recognized faculty. Enrollment is limited to no more than 12 students, to ensure quality and close relationships with faculty.

We prepare doctoral students to be literacy leaders and advocates in their communities.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-30 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

More details

Deadline: Rolling

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Orono, United States

Disciplines

Literacy Education View 31 other PhDs in Literacy Education in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants for the doctoral program must have a master’s or Certificate of Advanced Study degree.

Applications should be submitted through the University of Maine Graduate School.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

31446 USD / year

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Out-of-State

31446 USD / year

≈ 31446 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

10314 USD / year

≈ 10314 USD / year

Living costs

Orono

United States

1216 - 1888 USD / month

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Careers in literacy education

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Domestic

Living costs

Orono

Funding

Scholarships Information

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