PhD in Second Language Studies

Interdisciplinary in nature, the Ph.D. in Second Language Studies promotes state-of-the-art research and practice, preparing future academics and professionals for the realities of a multicultural and multilingual society. Second Language Studies uniquely prepares individuals to be global leaders in various cultural contexts in multiple languages through rigorous coursework and investigation in areas including, but not limited to, second language structure, language in use, language and culture, language learning and acquisition, language teaching, and language policy and planning. As experts in one or more of these fields, graduates of the program are able to work in academia, business, industry, governmental and non-governmental organizations, media, journalism, and other fields requiring linguistic and cultural competencies.