The final choice of degrees should be made in consultation with one or more of the faculty members in reading. Doctoral students are expected to take the core reading courses included in the M.Ed. Beyond those, there is no prescribed core of courses for doctoral study in reading. Rather, each degree is achieved in the way that best suits the interest and background of the student. In general, doctoral study in reading is research based.
Students study basic and advanced topics in educational research and statistics.
They also participate in topical seminars under the heading, Reading Research Seminar. The student must complete a minimum of 24 credits on Grounds after formal admission into the Ed.D. program. The 24 credits earned cannot include credits for internship, independent study, practica, or dissertation. Residency must be met after the completion of a Master's degree. One year of this requirement is waived for candidates who have already earned a master's degree.