Online Ph.D. in Literacy

Discover the Difference You Can Make by Advancing Literary Education

Where Flexible Education Creates Opportunities

With the online Ph.D. in Literacy program from St. John’s University, you can develop the expertise required to strengthen reading proficiency, helping to improve learning outcomes overall. You’ll prepare for literacy education roles that require knowledge of emerging research and the ability to create innovative solutions that support at-risk learners.

St. John’s offers one of the nation’s only online literacy doctorate programs. Join a program centering on Vincentian values of faith and service as you prepare to support the literacy needs of students with diverse backgrounds. You can specialize in:

  • Literacy: Support literacy development to put students on track to success in kindergarten through high school.
  • TESOL and Bilingual Education: Build on your passion for literacy by specializing in teaching students for whom English is a second language.

Get started now to earn your Ph.D. in Literacy in as few as three years.

St. John’s University brings you the convenience of online learning bolstered by a rich heritage of academic excellence that began in 1870. Gain a personal and professional edge by engaging in an outstanding, practical online education that focuses on your future success.

100% Online Courses

2 Specializations

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Online Courses That Explore Solutions to Literacy Challenges

Take a holistic approach to literacy education, engaging in online research and concentration courses before completing a dissertation project. As a signal of our curriculum quality, St. John’s is a member of the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation, American Association of Colleges of Teacher Education, and University Council for Educational Administration.

In addition to your specialization courses, you will take core coursework that includes:

Get an introduction to methods of inquiry and the current state of literacy research, including points of concern and debate.

Learn evidence-based practices that apply to literacy from pre-school to college, including program assessment and curriculum development.

Examine approaches to reading and writing education, learning theoretical models that apply to literacy acquisition.

Analyze current issues and design approaches related to literacy theory while examining emerging literacy initiatives.

Online Flexibility Backed by Solid Support

The online programs from St. John’s combine the high-quality education found on our campus with the flexibility to study where you choose. Learn from our widely respected faculty in classes you can access through your computer, tablet, or smartphone. St. John’s also provides support through an extensive range of student services, including online registration, advising, library resources, campus ministry, and career services.

Lead Research or Instruction Efforts Designed to Bolster Literacy

A recent Gallup-led study found that a lack of reading proficiency among adult Americans could cost the U.S. economy $2.2 trillion per year.2 You can help reverse this trend through our online Ph.D. in Literacy program, preparing for a variety of education and research positions focusing on improving literacy.

5 Careers That Focus on Enhancing Literacy

  1. Curriculum designer
  2. Literacy consultant
  3. Professor of literacy
  4. Reading specialist
  5. School district literacy leader
The information I am learning in the program is priceless. I truly appreciate the direction that is given by my professors. They are very helpful and knowledgeable. I believe this program will prepare me to advocate for both teachers and students in my field.
– Annamaria Miller, ESL Teacher/Instructor

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  1. St. John’s University. “Business and Education Graduate Programs Ranked in U.S. News & World Report’s Top 100.” Retrieved June 3, 2022, from https://www.stjohns.edu/.
  2. Forbes. “Low Literacy Levels Among U.S. Adults Could Be Costing The Economy $2.2 Trillion A Year.” Retrieved June 6, 2022, from https://www.forbes.com/.