PhD Language and Literacy Curriculum and Instruction Studies

UNT's Curriculum and Instruction Ph.D. with a concentration in Language and Literacy Studies focuses on theories, practices and policies associated with language and literacy in preparing scholars, researchers and educational leaders. The program improves educational practice through generating new knowledge and service to educational institutions, governmental agencies and practitioners at all levels of education through theory-driven research. Faculty members acknowledge the complex role of language and culture in literacy as they mentor literacy leaders.

The Curriculum and Instruction doctoral program at the University of North Texas is a research-intensive program.

Our faculty members have a wide range of interests in their specialization areas. Their research interests span from curriculum integration to technology to language and literacy issues, all across a diverse range of grade levels and populations.

UNT provides a wide variety of services exclusively to graduate students. The Graduate Student Writing Support office can help you with writing, and the Center for Interdisciplinary Research offers assistance with statistical research.