Beyond these fundamentals, students work in close consultation with faculty members to develop individualized programs of study. However, all students are expected to become conversant with the principal theories, research methods, and pedagogical traditions of the field of English education. The doctoral programs in English Education are open to a wide range of interests, backgrounds, and professional ambitions in its applicants. The primary purpose of the doctoral programs in English Education at Teachers College is to advance knowledge relevant to the teaching and learning of English and to prepare expert teachers of English for careers as scholars, researchers, and teacher educators in the field of English education.
