Intent to Enroll in the Doctoral Specialization
in Language and Literacy Education
This form is to be used by individuals currently enrolled in the Educational Psychology & Educational Technology
(EPET); Curriculum, Instruction & Teacher Education (CITE); or Special Education (SpecEd) PhD degree programs
at MSU and who are interested in obtaining a Graduate Specialization in Language and Literacy Education.
Last/Family Name,
PID: A
First/Given Name
E-mail address:
Middle Initial
@msu.edu
PhD program name (use abbreviations above):
Telephone:
Advisor:
Anticipated semester to begin enrollment in Specialization:
Purpose of Doctoral Language and Literacy Specialization:
The Graduate Specialization in Language and Literacy Education, which is administered by the Department of
Teacher Education, is designed for students who aspire to be scholars, curriculum developers, and policy
leaders in literacy at school, district, state, national, and international levels. The specialization focuses on
literacy theory, research, and education. It is for students who wish to address issues of language and literacy
development, literacy use, literacy instruction, literacy contexts of social, cultural, and linguistic differences,
and the possibilities of transforming how people read and take action in their worlds.
For more information on Specialization Requirements, please visit:
http://www.reg.msu.edu/academicprograms/ProgramDetail.asp?Program=6740
After completing this form, please save a copy for your records and attach it to an email addressed
to all of the following people crosaen@msu.edu, randis@msu.edu, lbrandau@msu.edu, and copy your
academic advisor.
Linda, upon receipt of this form from student, please e-mail the Grad Records Office to have code added to student’s record.
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