Developmental Education - Developmental Literacy

Texas State University

United States of America, Aberdeen

Duration24 month(s)

Apply DateJune 15, 2027

Next IntakeJune 1, 2027

Developmental Education - Developmental Literacy

About

Overview The Ph.D. Developmental Education - Developmental Literacy at Texas State University that serves those who are underprepared for postsecondary education.Mission StatementThe doctoral program in developmental education within the Department of Curriculum and Instruction prepares future scholars, researchers, leaders, administrators, instructors, and practitioners in the field of developmental education. Both rigorous and supportive, the program aims to advance theory, research, and practice in multiple areas of developmental education — including developmental literacy, learning support, and developmental mathematics — by actively engaging students in teaching, scholarship, and professional service. As a multidisciplinary program, the faculty, staff, and students work collaboratively across various academic disciplines, diverse communities, and geographic boundaries.

The Department of Curriculum and Instruction in the College of Education at Texas State University offers a Ph.D. in Developmental Education - Developmental Literacy that produces researchers, university faculty, and scholars focused on building strong research and theoretical base for DE.

Disciplines

EducationAdult Education

Requirements

English Requirements

IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 78

Other Requirements

1completed online application$55 nonrefundable application fee or$90 nonrefundable application fee for applications with international credentialsbaccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited universitymaster's degree in a field relevant to developmental education from a regionally accredited universityofficial transcripts from each institution where course credit was grantedminimum 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) in all completed graduate course workofficial GRE (general test only) with competitive scoresresume/CVstatement of purposethree letters of recommendation addressing the student’s professional and academic background

Fee Information

Developmental Education - Developmental Literacy

Texas State University

United States of America, Aberdeen