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Doctor of Philosophy in Teaching and Learning, Multilingual Language Education

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Multilingual Language Education encompasses Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), World Languages and Bilingual Education. The PhD in MLE has a deep commitment to and vision of education that embraces linguistic justice, diversity, and equity across local, national and international contexts. Through research, teaching and outreach, our faculty collaborate with multilingual learners and their teachers in P-12 schools and other educational contexts in Ohio and various international settings. MLE students engage in research from multiple theoretical and methodological perspectives that addresses issues that affect multilingual students and language educators.

Students who began the T&L PhD program in AU24 or prior should follow the curriculum of one of the 8 areas of study associated with the PhD program prior to its redesign. This specialization only pertains to students who began in AU25, or, those who began prior and have already discussed and executed a specialization change with their faculty advisor. If you have any questions regarding which plan of study is most appropriate for you, please consult with your faculty advisor.

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Program start

Autumn Semester

Deadline to apply

December 1

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Minimum Program hours

80

(30 of which can be transferred from the student’s Master’s degree)

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