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Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Linguistics at University of New Mexico

University of New Mexico, United States

Programme overview

The department of Language, Literacy and Sociocultural Studies (LLSS) in the College of Education and Human Sciences and the Department of Linguistics in the College of Arts and Sciences offer a multidisciplinary program leading to the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Educational Linguistics. Educational Linguistics faculty from across the university share an understanding of the influence of communities and educational contexts on language learning. The program supports a var.

Faculty: College of Education & Human Sciences  |  Department: Language, Literacy, & Sociocultural Studies  |  Duration: 90 credit hours  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Albuquerque, NM, United States

What you will study

Total 90 credit hours required, which include 72 credit hours of coursework, and a minimum of 18 credit hours of dissertation. Up to 36 credit hours of graduate-level coursework can be transferred in consultation with faculty advisor and the Program of Studies Committee.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The applications deadline for Ph.D. candidates is December 1, for admittance for the following Fall semester. Applications to the doctoral program are reviewed shortly after this deadline. Entrance Requirements M.S. or M.A. in Education, Linguistics or complementary field.

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.

Duration: 90 credit hours

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