PhD Language and Literacy Education - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages at University of Georgia

Entry requirements

Apply to the UGA Graduate School and include the following: To be considered for our doctoral program, We recommend that applicants’ undergraduate GPA be at least 3.0 and that applicants have at least two years of teaching experience. We require all applicants to have a master’s degree from an accredited college or university in an area of language and/or literacy education, or a related field. Applicants must demonstrate proficiency in at least two languages including English as evidenced by prior academic degrees, language proficiency test scores, or job experience. International applicants must also have a score of at least 100 on the TOEFL test, with a minimum score of 26 in speaking and 25 in writing, or a score of at least 7.5 on the IELTS test, with a minimum score of 8 in speaking and 7.0 in writing. While completing your Graduate School application, include the required documents listed below. For anyone applying for Fall 2024 matriculation, GRE scores are no longer required. Statement of Purpose that includes the emphasis area of your doctoral studies (English Education, Li