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EdD in Language & Literacy Education at Boston University

Boston University, United States

Programme overview

The EdD in Language & Literacy Education develops specialised knowledge in language or literacy acquisition and development, with specialisations in Language Education, Literacy Education and American Sign Language & Deaf Studies. The programme is on moratorium until further notice.

Faculty: Wheelock College of Education & Human Development  |  Duration: 60 units  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Boston, MA, United States

What you will study

Pro-seminars in Year 1, teaching and research apprenticeships, research methods courses (qualitative and quantitative), specialisation courses, two qualifying tasks and a dissertation with oral defence. Two consecutive terms of residency are required.

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Application information

Graduate School of Arts & Sciences PhD and MFA applicants can only apply for the fall semester.

Graduate School of Arts & Sciences PhD Fall 2027 application deadlines fall between December 1 and January 15 depending on the programme (for example Biostatistics and Computer Science December 1; Biology and Molecular Biology, Cell Biology & Biochemistry December 2; Chemistry, Physics, Economics, History, Linguistics and Political Science December 15; English and Mathematics January 11; Classical Studies, Philosophy, Earth & Environment and History of Art & Architecture January 15). Applications close at 11:59pm Boston time on the deadline.

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