Athens,
GA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Language and Literacy Education (TESOL and World Language Education) in Athens United States | University of Georgia
University of Georgia
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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
Develop into a skilled literacy educator-scholar through our adaptable yet rigorous PhD program in Language and Literacy Education.
This specialization meets the Georgia Performance Standards criteria for certification advancement.
Our TESOL and World Language Education program brings together faculty and students passionate about diverse areas such as:
Second-language learning
Linguistic evaluation
ESOL instruction
Bilingual and foreign language teaching
Heritage language instruction
Rarely taught languages
Dual literacy development
Spanish youth literature
Multilingual creative writing
Educational collaborations
Diverse cultural education
Technology-enhanced language learning
Language governance
Bilingual thought processes
We employ various research approaches in language education, from qualitative and quantitative methods to artistic inquiry, text analysis, linguistic examination, storytelling research, and cultural studies. These combined efforts help us effectively serve learners in our interconnected global and local (glocal) communities.
Key Program Benefits
Qualify for advanced teaching credentials through the Georgia Professional Standards Commission
Collaborate with renowned faculty members
Our alumni secure positions at prestigious universities nationwide
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.5
Qualification Requirements
Applicants are required to submit official GRE scores. Miller Analogies Test (MAT) scores can be considered as well, but only if GRE scores are received. International applicants should submit official TOEFL or IELTS scores. While completing your Graduate School application, please include the following documents:
Current resume/CV
GRE or the Miller Analogies Test (MAT) Please note: we can ONLY consider the MAT scores for PhD applicants if GRE scores are also received.
TOEFL or IELTS (for international applicants)
Statement of Purpose
Unofficial transcripts from all institutions attended
Three (3) letters of recommendation
Writing sample of no more than 20 pages
For International residents , you must take the GRE and TOEFL, or the IELTS. We require the following scores:
GRE Verbal score of 154 or higher
TOEFL: at least a score of 100 with a minimum score of 26 in speaking and 25 in writing
IELTS: at least a score of 7.5 with a minimum score of 8 in speaking and 7.0 in writing
For international residents , you must also demonstrate proficiency with two languages with two languages as evidenced by
A bachelor's degree in English linguistics and literature,
A master's degree where English was the medium of instruction
We recommend an undergraduate GPA of a 3.0 or higher
We recommend at least two years teaching experience
Current resume/CV
GRE or the Miller Analogies Test (MAT) Please note: we can ONLY consider the MAT scores for PhD applicants if GRE scores are also received.
TOEFL or IELTS (for international applicants)
Statement of Purpose
Unofficial transcripts from all institutions attended
Three (3) letters of recommendation
Writing sample of no more than 20 pages
For International residents , you must take the GRE and TOEFL, or the IELTS. We require the following scores:
GRE Verbal score of 154 or higher
TOEFL: at least a score of 100 with a minimum score of 26 in speaking and 25 in writing
IELTS: at least a score of 7.5 with a minimum score of 8 in speaking and 7.0 in writing
For international residents , you must also demonstrate proficiency with two languages with two languages as evidenced by
A bachelor's degree in English linguistics and literature,
A master's degree where English was the medium of instruction
We recommend an undergraduate GPA of a 3.0 or higher
We recommend at least two years teaching experience
Tuition
USD
24,630