Overview

Are you a world language educator who wants to engage deeply in research to improve your practice? Do you aspire to leadership positions in world language education? Would you like to pursue a doctorate while continuing to work full time? The part-time Ed.D. in Educational Linguistics at the University of Pennsylvania is designed for early- to mid-career professionals like you.

Overview

Designed for working professionals, the Ed.D. in Educational Linguistics is a part-time program for early- to mid-career world language educators. Candidates gain a solid foundation in:

linguistics
bi/multilingualism
second language development
language policy
research methods

Ed.D. 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.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Educational Linguistics
Sociolinguistics in Education
Language Diversity and Education
Second Language Development
Issues in Second Language Acquisition
Genealogies of Race and Language in Educational Research
Research Seminar: Language Policy and Education

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00

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Language

English

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100

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Philadelphia, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Admission to Penn GSE requires satisfactory completion of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited U.S. university or its equivalent prior to your matriculation into any program.
Prerequisites: 3-5 years of professional, world language experience highly recommended
Statement of Purpose: in 750 words or less, address the factors that have encouraged you to seek an education from Penn GSE.
A current résumé/CV is required.
Letters of Recommendation required: 3
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Writing Sample: Students should submit written work that reflects their emerging voice as a scholar.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

44792 USD / year

≈ 44792 USD / year
Out-of-State

44792 USD / year

≈ 44792 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

44792 USD / year

≈ 44792 USD / year

Additional Details

Most of our PhD programs are fully funded, meaning the program will pay for your tuition and fees, as well as provide you with a minimum stipend of $39,425.

Living costs

Philadelphia

United States

1313 - 2284 USD / month

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English requirements

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