East Lansing,
MI,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Second Language Studies in East Lansing United States | Michigan State University
Michigan State University
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East Lansing United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
28,904
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Doctor of Philosophy in Second Language Studies aims to equip students with comprehensive knowledge about second and foreign language acquisition, along with methodologies for applying this understanding in educational settings. This program prepares graduates for academic and leadership roles in universities, as well as careers in both public and private sectors related to language education. Participants will develop the skills to perform advanced research and drive innovation in language learning and instruction. Given the program's emphasis on both teaching and research, students will have opportunities to gain hands-on experience through graduate assistantships, which may involve classroom instruction or educational program development.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
All Official Transcripts.
Preference for admission will be given to those with a Master of Arts degree in a related field. All admission decisions will be made by the Advisory Committee in consultation with other relevant faculty.
To be considered for admission to the Doctor of Philosophy degree in Second Language Studies, an applicant must submit the following along with an application.
The results of the Graduate Record Examination General Test .
A statement of research interests.
A writing sample, preferably an essay or other product that reflects the degree of the applicant's familiarity with applied linguistics.
Three academic references from faculty who are able to address the applicant's academic background and/or professional experiences.
The results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) for non-native speakers of English with a total score of 600 (paper version) or 250 (computer version), with no subscore below 58 (paper version) or 23 (computer version) or 100 (iBT Internet-based Test)
Preference for admission will be given to those with a Master of Arts degree in a related field. All admission decisions will be made by the Advisory Committee in consultation with other relevant faculty.
To be considered for admission to the Doctor of Philosophy degree in Second Language Studies, an applicant must submit the following along with an application.
The results of the Graduate Record Examination General Test .
A statement of research interests.
A writing sample, preferably an essay or other product that reflects the degree of the applicant's familiarity with applied linguistics.
Three academic references from faculty who are able to address the applicant's academic background and/or professional experiences.
The results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) for non-native speakers of English with a total score of 600 (paper version) or 250 (computer version), with no subscore below 58 (paper version) or 23 (computer version) or 100 (iBT Internet-based Test)
Tuition
USD
28,904