Ed.S. Concentration

Contacts and Advising

Advising: Ed.S. Program Coordinator

The Program Coordinator serves as the initial advisor to Ed.S. students. The coordinator is a research faculty member who assists students as they enter the program. The coordinator guides students in their initial selection of courses, advises students as they select committee members, and supports students in their teaching and research endeavors.

Dr. Jenifer Schneider: Program Coordinator

Email: jschneid@usf.edu
Phone: (813) 974-3460
Mail Point EDU105
Office Location: 4202 E. Fowler Avenue, EDU 202, Tampa, FL 33620


Advising: Ed.S. Committee

Upon admission into the program, the Ed.S. student selects three faculty members to serve on his or her advisory committee. The committee includes a Major Professor from Literacy Studies and at least one other faculty member from Literacy Studies.

The Major Professor serves as the student鈥檚 advisor and mentor. The Major Professor and committee will approve the course of study for the student. They will plan for research, supervise the research and comprehensive qualifying exams, and read and approve the thesis for content and format.


Advising: Staff Specialist

Throughout the application process and during the program, our staff specialist assists students in completing paperwork, documenting degree requirements, and navigating USF systems.

Ms. Julie Schenk: Advanced Graduate Program Specialist
Email: jschenk@usf.edu
Phone: (813) 974-3460
Mail Point EDU105
Office Location: 4202 E. Fowler Avenue, EDU 202, Tampa, FL 33620