Language, Literacy and Culture Education, EdS

Education Specialist (EdS) in Language, Literacy and Culture Education

The EdS in Language, Literacy and Culture Education is an intensive program of professional development between a master’s and a PhD for individuals to pursue advanced inquiry and develop expertise in K-12 teaching and learning of language and literacies in sociocultural contexts. Rather than focusing on conducting original research as doctoral students would, graduates of the Education Specialist degree develop a deep understanding of relevant theories and research to tackle contemporary issues in K-12 language, literacies and culture education (LLCE). Graduates have the knowledge and skills to serve in a variety of roles, including language and literacies education leaders, curriculum specialists and global change agents.

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Program Details

Department: School of Teaching, Learning and Educational Sciences

College: Education and Human Sciences

Available At: OSU Stillwater Campus

Degree

Education Specialist in Language, Literacy, and Culture Education

Specialty Area(s)

Language, Literacy, and Culture Education

Contact

Brandi Davis Graduate CoordinatorTeaching, Learning and Educational Sciences

stlesgc@okstate.edu

Curriculum

This is a 51-credit hour program of advanced/doctoral level coursework specializing in language, literacies and culture education, without the requirement to conduct original dissertation research. Students have the option to apply for the PhD program and transfer over the full credits from their EdS, if accepted. The coursework is fairly customizable and falls under these general requirements:

Common Core - 9 credits
Research Course - 3 credits
Language, Literacy and Culture Education Specialization Courses - 24 credits
Cognate Area of Study - 9 credits
Electives - 6 credits

Course Information

Course Rotation

Research and Faculty

We have a large graduate faculty with a diverse range of expertise. Faculty mentor you throughout your program and encourage you to engage in collaborative learning opportunities. Students have many chances to work with faculty on a variety of field-based and scholarly projects, programs and engagements. Explore some of the initiatives and programs that our faculty lead:

Advancing Informal STEM Learning Grant (connecting literacy, science and technology)
Belizean doctoral cohort and international literacy development
Elementary Education ExCEL Program
Ethical ELA (English Language Arts)
Initiative for Literacy in a Digital Age
International Literacy Association Children’s Literature and Reading Special Interest Group
OSU Writing Project
Randall and Carol White Reading and Mathematics Center
Teaching about the Tulsa Race Massacre and the John Legend LRNG Grant
Whippoorwill Book Award for Rural YA Literature

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Admissions

Applications are accepted for fall semester admission only. To be considered for assistantship opportunities, the application deadline is January 15 for studies that begin in August of the same year. For applicants not seeking an assistantship, the application deadline is April 1 for a fall start.

Fall Priority Deadline for Assistantship Application - January 15

Fall Final Deadline (Non-assistantship) - April 1

To apply to the Education Specialist in Language, Literacy and Culture Education, complete the following:

Graduate College application
Transcripts from all previously attended institutions (3.0 minimum graduate GPA required)
Two to three letters of recommendation
Current resume/vita
Personal and career goal statement that addresses how this program supports your professional goals (two pages). Include discussion of qualifications related to potential assistantship positions, if applicable.
Academic or scholarly writing sample (e.g. master’s class paper, thesis, etc.)
Video conference interview may be required

Cost

Currently enrolled students are eligible for scholarships offered through the College of Education and Human Sciences.

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