PhD in Education - Language, Interaction, and Social Organization (Interdisciplinary Emphasis) in Santa Barbara United States | University of California, Santa Barbara

University of California, Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 29,118
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months

The Language, Interaction, and Social Organization (LISO) program at UC Santa Barbara consists of two main parts: an interdisciplinary Ph.D. Emphasis available to graduate students as part of their doctorate, and a Research Focus Group under the Interdisciplinary Humanities Center that organizes lectures by guest speakers. The Ph.D. Emphasis formally involves faculty from the Departments of Communication, Education, Linguistics, and Sociology, though participation is open to scholars and students from all academic fields.

LISO researchers and students explore how language and communication function in real-world settings, emphasizing how these immediate social environments shape human behavior and the necessity of recorded interactions for analysis. Their work examines everyday conversations as well as structured environments like classrooms and emergency calls. Some focus on how children learn language and social norms within natural contexts, while others explore relationships between grammar and social interaction or investigate links between language and cultural practices.


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Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 7.0

Qualification Requirements

Applicants who have conducted their post-secondary education outside of the United States must have completed an undergraduate degree program equivalent to a University of California bachelor's degree by the beginning of their graduate program at UCSB. Equivalent undergraduate degrees usually include a minimum four years of university work and above-average scholarship. The degree must be awarded by an accredited institution. To be considered for admission, you must have received a bachelor's degree or its equivalent from an accredited university prior to the quarter for which you seek admission, and have at least a B average (3.0 GPA) in your undergraduate coursework. Satisfaction of minimal standards does not, however, guarantee admission, since the number of qualified applicants far exceeds the number of spaces available. An excellent command of written and spoken English is required prior to enrollment at UCSB. Applicants whose native language is not English are required to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), or the Duolingo English Test (DET). TOEFL paper-based test (PBT) 550, TOEFL internet-based test (iBT) and TOEFL iBT Home Edition 80, IELTS Academic and IELTS Indicator - Overall Band Score of 7.

Tuition USD 29,118

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