Program: Language Education and Multilingualism PhD - University at Buffalo

Apr 09, 2025

WORKING 2025-2026 Graduate Catalog

The Foreign and Second Language Education PhD program provides a comprehensive background in theory, practice and research, for those who aspire to academic appointments in colleges/universities, or leadership roles in school systems. Graduates of this program are prepared for research, teaching and administrative posts in colleges and universities, and for positions of educational leadership in the schools, or in state education departments. This programs consists of a minimum of 72 credit hours of study beyond the baccalaureate degree and culminates in a dissertation.

Program Coursework

This program of study requires 72 credit hours:

Concentration
- 24 credit hours
Research
- 28 credit hours
  - 21 credits of courses
  - 6 hours of research component/practicum
  - 1 credit of research analysis exam
Dissertation
- 10 credit hours
Relevant master’s degree courses
- 10 credit hours

Total Credit Hours: 72

3.0 Degree GPA required

Instruction Method

In Person (100 percent of courses offered in person)

Full/Part Time Options

Full Time
Part Time

Credits Required

72 Hours

Time-To-Degree

4 to 5+ Years

Application Fee

$50

SED Statement

This program is officially registered with the New York State Education Department (SED).

Online programs/courses may require students to come to campus on occasion. Time-to-degree and number of credit hours may vary based on full/part time status, degree, track and/or certification option chosen. Time-to-degree is based on calendar year(s). Contact the department for details.