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Doctor of Philosophy in Language, Literacy and Sociocultural Studies at University of New Mexico

University of New Mexico, United States

Programme overview

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree program in Language, Literacy and Sociocultural Studies is a rigorous but flexible course of studies that can be tailored to meet a wide range of interests and needs, including: language and literacy education; educational diversities such as American Indian education, bilingual education, second language development, and global education; qualitative research methodologies; critical theory and education for social justice; and the soci.

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

90 total credits hours required. 72 hours of coursework and minimum of 18 hours of dissertation. Possible transfer of graduate-level courses up to 36 credits in consultation with faculty advisor.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The application deadline for Ph.D. candidates is December 1, for admittance the following Fall semester. Applications to the doctoral program are reviewed shortly after December 1. Documents describing the programs and guidelines for application are available from the Language, Literacy and Sociocultural Studies program Web site, or from the appropriate Student Information Contact [email protected]. Applicants should review these documents before applying for admission to the programs.

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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