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Language Education and Multilingualism PhD


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

SED Statement


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

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