PhD Language and Literacy at University of South Carolina

Programme overview

Prepare to make an impact and affect change in educational contexts and the profession by engaging with communities and stakeholders to advocate for equality in education and society. Become a highly qualified literacy educator who knows how to discuss and critique theories and methods related to literacy education within social, historical, political and cultural contexts. Choose an area of specialization and conduct research with a focus on diverse learners and evolving conceptions of literacy in 21st century schools.

Faculty: College of Education | Department: Teacher Education | Duration: 21 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Columbia, SC, United States

What you will study

Choose an area of specialization related to your academic interests, and work with faculty members to develop research projects via classes or internships. Participate in teaching and research internships that provide intensive experiences within the higher education setting. Contribute to the body of professional knowledge in the field.

Career pathways

Potential careers include Faculty Member, Literacy Researcher, Literacy Coach, Literacy Coordinator, Literacy Leader, Literacy Professional.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admissions (University of South Carolina Academic Bulletin): In addition to The Graduate School’s application requirements, applicants must submit a letter of intent.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate applications are accepted for Fall, Spring and Summer terms; Fall applications open the prior September, Spring applications open in January and Summer applications open in May.

The graduate application fee is $50 per primary application, reinstated effective August 1, 2026. Deadlines are programme-specific and listed per programme on the Degree Programs and Application Requirements pages.

Apply through the official page: https://www.sc.edu/admissions-at-sc/applications/index.php

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