PhD Learning, Literacies and Technologies at Arizona State University

Programme overview

The Doctor of Philosophy program in learning, literacies and technologies is designed to prepare you to address socially significant educational programs and transform pre-K-20 educational programs through rigorous research, transdisciplinary engagements and educational interventions. You rely on multiple theoretical and methodological perspectives to explore, influence and transform educational institutions and their practices.

Faculty: Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation | Department: Division for Advancing Education Policy, Practice | Duration: 85 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tempe, AZ, United States

What you will study

85 credit hours, a written comprehensive exam, an oral comprehensive exam, a prospectus and a dissertation Required Core (9 credit hours) DCI 701 Transdisciplinary Seminar I (3) DCI 702 Transdisciplinary Seminar II (3) DCI 706 Academic Writing (3) Specialization (15 credit hours) Research (12 credit hours) COE 502 Introduction to Data Analysis (3) COE 503 Introduction to Qualitative Research (3) advanced research methods course (6) Electives (37 credit hours) Culminating Experience (12 credit hours) DCI 799 Dissertation (12) or PPE 799 Dissertation (12) or SPE 799 Dissertation (12) Additional Curriculum Information Students entering the doctoral program with a master's degree in a related discipline may count up to 30 credit hours from the master's degree toward the 85 credit hours.

Career pathways

Graduates are educational researchers who serve as scholars, leaders and teacher educators engaged in the design, development and use of literacies and technologies that promote learning. Career examples: college program director, educator, instructional designer, instructional specialist, professor, researcher, teacher professional development leader.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation. Applicants must have earned a bachelor's and master's degree in any field from a regionally accredited institution. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program. All applicants must submit: graduate admission application and application fee official transcripts three letters of recommendation personal statement guided writing sample curriculum vitae proof of English proficiency Additional Application Information An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of their current residency.

Domestic applicants: USD 13,327 a year (2026-27). Arizona resident tuition. Tuition only for the graduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit loads Source

International applicants: USD 24,780 a year (2026-27). International tuition. Tuition only for the graduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit loads ar Source

Entry terms: Fall, Spring and Summer; the terms available for each programme are listed in Degree Search.

Graduate application deadlines are set by each programme office and listed in Degree Search. The nonrefundable application fee is $75 for U.S. citizens, permanent residents, DACA and international online students outside the U.S., and $120 for international students on a nonimmigrant visa studying in the U.S.

Apply through the official page: https://admission.asu.edu/apply/graduate/admission

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