Ashland University

What you'll study

Research and coursework typically focus on areas reflected in faculty expertise and publications, including:

• Literacy instruction and practices supporting reading and writing development.
• Teacher education and supervision systems that shape pre-service and in-service teacher learning.
• Mentoring and coaching models, including equity-focused coaching supports.
• Design and use of simulations and mixed-reality environments to spur teacher reflection and collaborative sensemaking.
• Practices and responses in emergency remote teaching and technology-mediated instruction.

Entry requirements

No formal programme entry criteria are provided on the source profile. Prospective applicants should expect standard PhD admissions steps (e.g., graduate transcripts, research statement, references) and contact the College of Education for exact requirements.

Career prospects

Graduates are prepared for roles in higher education (teacher education faculty), K–12 instructional leadership (coach, mentor, curriculum leader), research positions focused on literacy and teacher learning, and design/implementation of professional development and simulation-based training for teachers.

Scholarships & funding angle

Specific funding noted on the faculty profile includes the Moody Dissertation Fellowship (2022–2023). Prospective doctoral students may pursue institutional dissertation fellowships, research assistantships, or external grants aligned with teacher education and literacy research.