Doctor of Philosophy in Spanish at Florida International University

Programme overview

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Spanish is designed to prepare students to become innovative scholars, researchers, and practitioners in literature, culture, applied linguistics, and language teaching. Through two majors, (1) Applied Linguistics & Spanish Language Teaching and (2) Literature & Culture, students engage in rigorous coursework, original research, classroom teaching, and applied projects addressing real-world needs in multilingual and multicultural communities. Graduates are equipped for careers in higher education; language program coordination; curriculum and assessment design; heritage-language and K–16 education; community-engaged research; and other professional sectors w

Faculty: Steven J. Green School of International and Public Affairs | Duration: 5 years (75 credits) | Location: Miami, FL, United States

What you will study

The programme requires 75 credit hours. Requirement areas in the catalogue: Major in Applied Linguistics and Spanish Language Teaching; Major in Literature and Culture.

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Entry requirements

Graduation Requirements To receive a PhD in Spanish, a student must complete all courses with a GPA of 3.0 or higher and receive a minimum grade of "B" in every course. Before graduation, students must demonstrate a reading knowledge of a language other than English or Spanish, chosen by the student in consultation with their adviser. Students must complete a qualifying milestone , which may take one of two forms, depending on the student’s approved plan of study: Qualifying Examination – A comprehensive written examination designed to assess mastery of major areas of scholarship relevant to the student’s field and evaluated by a faculty committee. Qualifying Project – An original, substantial, and research-based undertaking such as an empirical study, applied research project, or publishable scholarly article, evaluated by a faculty committee. Students may select only one qualifying mil

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate entry terms: Fall (starts in August), Spring (starts in January) and Summer (starts in May); some programmes limit admission to one or two terms a year.

Domestic doctoral deadlines: Fall February 15; Spring August 1; Summer December 1. Programme deadlines may be earlier. The graduate application fee is $30.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.fiu.edu/

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