Professor Dr. Ramona Pittman

Associate Professor

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Biography

Ramona Pittman is an Associate Professor in the Department of Teaching, Learning, and Culture at Texas A&M University. She holds a Ph.D. in Curriculum Instruction with an emphasis in Literacy from Texas A&M University. With over 20 years of experience in teaching from PK-12 to higher education, her research interests focus on various aspects of literacy development, especially in relation to African American English literacy and the knowledge of preservice and in-service teachers. She seeks to create equitable learning experiences for students, emphasizing critical areas such as decoding and encoding skills. Her work has been published in notable journals including Literacy Research and Dyslexia, contributing significant insights to the field of education and literacy instruction.

Research Interests

African American English Literacy Literacy Development Decoding Encoding Teacher Knowledge

Requirements for Texas A&M University

Doctorate Program

Requirements

GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:80

Prerequisites

Baccalaureate degree Baccalaureate degree in Communication or related field preferred

Application Checklist

  • Curriculum Vita
  • Statement of Purpose (500-750 words)
  • Writing Sample (up to 10,000 words)
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • GraduateCAS Application

Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Communication and Journalism. Ph.D. program only currently admitting. GRE is test-optional.