Deepen your expertise in literacy, culture, and language, and use research to improve learning in the communities you serve.
You see how literacy, language, culture, and identity shape learners’ opportunities every day. IU’s fully online Ed.D. helps you investigate challenges in your work, apply evidence, and lead change without stepping away from your career.
| Starting Semester | Deadline | |
| Fall | Jan 15 | |
International students are encouraged to apply early to allow extra time for their materials to arrive. | ||
The Graduate Studies Office will accept unofficial transcripts and self-reported test scores for admission reviews. Any admission made with these documents would be conditioned on receipt of official documents, which should be provided as soon as possible.
If you are currently enrolled or have applied in the past year, you are eligible for a reduced application fee of $35.
Costs listed are per credit hour.
| Residency | Tuition | DE Fee | Total |
| Indiana Resident | $ 541.18 | $ 40.00 | $ 581.18 |
| Non-resident | $ 648.68 | $ 40.00 | $ 688.68 |
Find more information and calculate your expected costs at .
Below is a list of potential resources for graduate students. Note: graduate assistantships are generally intended for students studying and working on the Bloomington campus.
for applicants with a degree from an accredited U.S. institution
The 60-credit program is fully online and designed for working professionals. Most students complete the program, including their dissertation, in 3.5 years.
You may also be able to transfer up to 18 eligible graduate credits earned outside your previous master’s degree, subject to faculty advisor approval.
Learn alongside experienced professionals who share your commitment to literacy and language education. Your cohort offers opportunities to exchange ideas across settings and build lasting professional relationships.
You’ll also work with nationally and internationally recognized faculty whose scholarship spans literacy, culture, and language education. They’ll help you connect research to your professional questions and goals.
Study a problem of practice in your setting, whether it involves literacy instruction, multilingual learning, curriculum, professional learning, or community-based programs.
Through coursework and doctoral research, you’ll learn to evaluate evidence, conduct applied research, and use your findings to strengthen teaching, learning, programs, and decisions.
The Ed.D. prepares you to lead change in schools, colleges and universities, literacy and language programs, nonprofits, and community organizations.
Use your expertise to develop programs and curricula, lead professional learning, conduct research, and improve opportunities for learners.
Karen Wohlwend
Professor
kwohlwen@iu.edu
Indiana University Bloomington
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