Science of Learning
Overview
The Education Doctorate in the Science of Learning with a concentration in Language and Literacy Education prepares educational leaders to translate research into practice to impact educational systems and promote the equitable language and literacy practices effective for all learners.
This program is designed for experienced educators, speech language pathologists, and related professionals eager to expand their leadership capacity and sphere of impact.
Designed for the working professional
This 60 credit program is intentionally designed for you to complete all coursework and the dissertation in just three years. Gordon’s Ed.D. in the Science of Learning will meet primarily online with an annual one week summer residency requirement. The course calendar makes use of 7-week intensive courses, typically taken one at a time, and will include both synchronous (evening EST) and asynchronous components.
Supportive dissertation process
Complete a “dissertation in practice” with scholarly research addressing a real world problem of practice. Your dissertation will be carefully scaffolded throughout the program. Over the course of three years you will develop a research question, define a research method plus collect and analyze your data. In your final course, you’ll both write and defend your research and present your findings to a practitioner audience.
| Degree | Doctor of Education |
|---|---|
| Program Level | Graduate |
| School | Herschend School of Education |
| Program Format | Online |
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Courses
Science of Learning Courses
The Doctor in Education program includes three strands of coursework:
- The Foundational Core delves into research on the science of learning and instruction. Coursework will develop your leadership skills for continuous improvement efforts, systems change and engaging in advocacy work.
- The Research Core equips you to think critically about research design with particular emphasis on quantitative methods, preparing you to conduct your own research.
- The Language and Literacy Education Concentration develops expertise in equitable language and literacy through multiple disciplinary lenses, including neuroscience, oral language development, and linguistics.
Foundational Core (15 credits)
- EDU 800: Science of Learning
- EDU 801: Science of Instruction
- EDU 802: Effective Instructional Systems & Continuous Improvement
- EDU 820: Practical Leadership for Systems Change
- EDU 822: Education Policy and Advocacy
Research Core (12 credits)
- EDU 830: Studio R: Surveying the Landscape
- EDU 831: Quantitative Methods for Educational Research
- EDU 832: Research Design in Education
- EDU 833: Applied Research Methods
Language and Literacy Education Concentration (18 credits)
- EDU 851: Foundations of Language, Writing, and Reading Science
- EDU 852: Language Development: Research, Policy, and Practice
- EDU 853: Linguistics & Language Variation
- EDU 854: Literacy, Language, and Culture
- EDU 855: Developing PK-12 Writers: Research & Practice
- EDU 856: Neuroscience of Literacy
Dissertation Courses (15 credits)
- EDU 901: Dissertation I
- EDU 902: Dissertation II
- EDU 903: Dissertation III
- EDU 904: Dissertation IV (6 credits)
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Faculty
Faculty
Nationally recognized, personally focused
Gordon faculty have long been committed to preparing teachers, reading specialists and school leaders with the knowledge and skills needed to implement evidence-based practices that equip all children learn to read proficiently.
Careers
Life after Gordon
What careers can I pursue with a Doctor of Education?
You're already making change—now expand your reach. With a Doctor of Education, you'll be poised for high level leadership positions in PK-12 school systems, state and federal education agencies, and nonprofits or research organizations. You'll be ready to prepare the next generation of literacy leaders through roles in teacher education and clinical SLP practice. See where an Ed.D. could take you next!
3 Year Program Schedule
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