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PhD Reading Education at University of Virginia

University of Virginia, United States

Programme overview

Full-time, Charlottesville-based research PhD in Education with a reading education concentration, requiring a minimum of 72 credits, preparing scholars for university and research organisation roles.

Faculty: School of Education and Human Development  |  Department: Curriculum, Instruction & Special Education  |  Duration: 3-4 years (4 years typical; 3 years beyond a master's in reading)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Charlottesville, VA, United States

What you will study

54 hours of coursework including reading programme area and research methodology courses plus up to 3 credits of research apprenticeship per semester; at least 36 course and apprenticeship credits after admission; up to 12 dissertation credits count toward the 72. Up to 24 credits may transfer from a master's degree with approval.

Career pathways

Authors, university faculty, and governmental or research agency officials.

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Application information

Entry requirements

School of Education and Human Development graduate applications: online application with 2-3 recommenders, programme-specific supplemental materials (often a resume or CV, goal statement and/or writing sample), and a $65 non-refundable application fee.

Requirements published at faculty level.

Application fees (2026-27): undergraduate $75; Graduate School of Arts & Sciences $85; Architecture $80; Batten graduate $75; Darden non-PhD $250, Darden PhD $100; Data Science $85; Education and Human Development $65; Law $85; McIntire graduate $85; Medicine $80; Nursing $88; SCPS $70; Graduate Engineering no fee.

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