Take your language-teaching expertise—and your career—to the next level in our part-time doctoral program.
Providing experienced language teachers with the knowledge, research skills, and technical expertise to become leaders in language education.
The part-time Educational Linguistics, Ed.D. program is designed for early to mid-career world language educators who want to deepen their expertise, engage in meaningful research, and advance their careers—all while continuing to work full-time.
December 1 Application Deadline
Fall Entry Term
Part-Time Enrollment Format
16 Course
2 Typical Courses per Semester
On Campus Modality
The Educational Linguistics, Ed.D. program is designed for early to mid-career language educators who are committed to addressing key issues in curriculum development, instructional practice, program design, teacher development, and assessment through a research-based, practitioner-oriented perspective.
Ed.D. students develop and demonstrate expertise by applying research knowledge to program design and professional practice. Candidates receive additional training as teacher-educators, have opportunities to engage deeply in research on their practice, and can advance their careers as language educators and trainers of instructors in language programs.
Application Requirements and Deadlines Tuition and Fees Financial Aid
Students have the opportunity to demonstrate expertise in these areas by generating and applying research knowledge to program design and professional practice. Candidates receive additional training as teacher-educators, have opportunities to engage deeply in research on their practice, and are able to advance their careers as language educators and trainers of instructors in language programs.
Students have the opportunity to demonstrate expertise in these areas by generating and applying research knowledge to program design and professional practice. Candidates receive additional training as teacher-educators, have opportunities to engage deeply in research on their practice, and are able to advance their careers as language educators and trainers of instructors in language programs.
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | Location: Online
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | Location: Online
Our curriculum is designed to provide a solid foundation in linguistics and research methodology, with the goal of generating and applying research knowledge to program design, mentoring, and instructional practice. Students complete 10 required courses and 6 electives as part of their academic pathway. Furthermore, candidates customize their education by working with their advisor to choose electives from a wide range of course offerings from across the Penn campus.
Coursework focuses on language and learning in areas such as:
For information on courses and requirements, visit the Educational Linguistics, Ed.D. program in the University Catalog.
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Graduates are prepared to lead initiatives in world language education. They work closely with faculty mentors to develop the theoretical and technical expertise necessary to pursue leadership positions as leaders of language programs in colleges and universities, primary and secondary schools, private language schools, and online environments.
A graduate degree from Penn GSE opens up whole new worlds, intellectually as well as professionally. If you are a passionate, innovative, impactful leader—or aspire to be one—Penn GSE is the place for you.
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