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PhD English Education

2 Years On Campus Masters Program

Arizona State University Tempe

Program Overview

The PhD in English (English Education) prepares students to become national leaders in the field of English education as tenure-track faculty at research universities and teaching colleges, as well as secondary English language arts curriculum specialists for school districts, state and federal departments of education, and private education agencies. This concentration emphasizes the relationship between pedagogy and research methodologies used to study the teaching of secondary English (grades 6-12) and prepares students to examine the writing and reading practices of secondary students as well as the instructional practices of secondary English language arts teachers. Possible areas for research focus within this program include young adult literature, secondary reading and writing practices, new literacies, English language learning, and secondary English language arts curriculum and instruction development.

Program Key Stats

$32034 (Annual cost)



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Eligibility Criteria


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Additional Information & Requirements

Master s degrees in English education and related fields such as English literature, applied linguistics, education, and rhetoric and composition, A minimum of three years full-time teaching or volunteer work in secondary English language arts classrooms or in literate-rich settings is preferred, One- to two-page statement of interest explaining the applicant s interest in the program, Academic writing sample, Three letters of recommendation, Curriculum vitae or resume, Official transcripts, TOEFL: 550, IELTS: 6.5.

Career Options

  • English language Teacher
  • University Professor
  • Writer
  • Arts
  • Business
  • Law
  • Editor

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