PhD in Language and Literacy Education in Athens United States | University of Georgia

University of Georgia | Athens United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 24,630
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months

This department trains exceptional educators for elementary, middle, and high school settings. Faculty members and researchers in this department influence both the theoretical frameworks and practical applications that inform literacy instruction, English teaching, foreign language education, and ESL programs.

With a rich tradition of scholarship, the department advances language and reading proficiency through groundbreaking research. Its studies provide vital insights to address evolving educational challenges in discourse and communication for 21st-century learners and educators.

The department's faculty have earned national acclaim for their contributions to language and literacy education. Their influential work appears in published books, academic journals, and national conference presentations, covering diverse topics including critical literacy, instructional methods, literacy's social dimensions, contextual learning, youth literature, language learning processes, discourse studies, and educator development.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

Coursework taken at the tertiary level, which lists the name of the courses, grades, credits and etc.
We do not accept evaluation reports from external evaluation agencies
Photocopied and faxed transcripts are not accepted
We require an original stamp from the issuing institution
Submit transcripts from each institution you have attended
Letters of recommendation
The University of Georgia will accept satisfactory scores on either the TOEFL or IELTS language proficiency examinations for admission to graduate programs. TOEFL scores can be submitted electronically by the testing agency. IELTS scores must be send by paper. Minimum TOEFL score requirement: overall score of 80 with at least 20 on speaking and writing. Minimum IELTS score requirement: overall band-width of 6.5, with no single band (score) below 6.0.

Tuition USD 24,630

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