Ph.D. Technology in Education and Second Language Acquisition (TESLA) at University of South Florida

Programme overview

The TESLA Ph.D. is a doctoral major in the College of Education combining faculty expertise from Foreign Languages and Instructional Technology. The curriculum covers pedagogy, second language acquisition, sociocultural theory, pragmatics, instructional technology, statistics and research design, and prepares students for careers in academia.

Faculty: College of Education | Department: Language, Literacy, Ed.D., Exceptional Education, and Physical Education | Duration: 66 credit hours minimum post-master's | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tampa, FL, United States

What you will study

66 post-master's credit hours: 26 core hours (e.g. Advanced Seminar in Second Language Acquisition, Applications of Technology in SLA, Instructional Design and Development, statistical and qualitative research methods), 13 additional required hours, 18 elective hours (at least 9 in second language acquisition) and at least 9 dissertation hours. A written qualifying examination and a residency requirement apply.

Career pathways

Careers in academia.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must meet USF admission and English proficiency requirements. Required: master's degree (or equivalent) from an accredited institution or international equivalent; minimum 3.50 GPA at master's level; GRE scores preferred; statement of purpose relating career goals to the major and describing experience with instructional technology and language teaching and evidence of research experience or scholarly promise; current CV; three letters of recommendation; personal or phone interview with the graduate faculty. International applicants: College of Education requires a social security number in degree programmes with practica or internships.

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.

Doctoral admission is offered for Fall, Spring and Summer semesters.

Final university deadlines for doctoral programmes: February 15 for Fall, October 15 for Spring, February 15 for Summer. Programme-specific priority deadlines apply for funding and consideration.

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