Doctor of Philosophy in Literacy Studies - Literacy Measurement and Analysis

Middle Tennessee State University

The Literacy Measurement and Analysis concentration of the Literacy Studies Ph.D. program at Middle Tennessee State University is designed to address of education's most pressing needs , the shortage of scholars, practitirs, administrators, and policy-makers equipped to bridge the gap between the rapidly expanding body of scientific research on the development of literacy and educational practice, policy, and professional preparation. This concentration will prepare students to fulfill the ever-growing demands of using data in education. Students will learn specialized knowledge about quantitative methodology including advanced statistics, measure development, and working with large datasets to inform data-based decision-making in literacy education.