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Program Description
This PhD program in Bilingual Education prepares teacher educators, supervisors, and researchers for bilingual and bicultural settings. The program emphasizes research in language acquisition, bilingualism, and pedagogy in linguistically diverse environments in addition to the foundations of education, research methods, departmental content seminars, and dissertation proposal seminar.
Admissions
Admission to graduate programs in the Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development requires the following minimum components:
- Résumé/CV
- Statement of Purpose
- Letters of Recommendation
- Transcripts
- Proficiency in English
See NYU Steinhardt's Graduate Admissions website for additional information on school-wide admission. Some programs may require additional components for admissions.
See How to Apply for admission requirements and instructions specific to this program.
Sample Plan of Study
Plan of Study Grid
| 1st Semester/Term |
|---|
| TCHL-GE 3037 |
Prosem I Teach/Learn |
3 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
|
0 |
| | Credits | 9 |
| 2nd Semester/Term |
|---|
| TCHL-GE 3037 |
Prosem I Teach/Learn |
3 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
|
0 |
| | Credits | 9 |
| 3rd Semester/Term |
|---|
| TCHL-GE 3037 |
Prosem I Teach/Learn |
1 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
|
0 |
| | Credits | 10 |
| 4th Semester/Term |
|---|
| TCHL-GE 3037 |
Prosem I Teach/Learn |
1 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
|
0 |
| | Credits | 10 |
| 5th Semester/Term |
|---|
| TCHL-GE 3037 |
Prosem I Teach/Learn |
1 |
|
3 |
|
6 |
|
0 |
| | Credits | 10 |
| 6th Semester/Term |
|---|
|
1 |
|
6 |
|
0 |
| | Credits | 7 |
| 7th Semester/Term |
|---|
| TCHL-GE 3037 |
Prosem I Teach/Learn |
1 |
|
0 |
|
3 |
| | Credits | 4 |
| 8th Semester/Term |
|---|
| TCHL-GE 3037 |
Prosem I Teach/Learn |
1 |
|
0 |
| | Credits | 1 |
| | Total Credits | 60 |
Following completion of the required coursework for the PhD, students are expected to maintain active status at New York University by enrolling in a research/writing course or a Maintain Matriculation (MAINT-GE 4747) course. All non-course requirements must be fulfilled prior to degree conferral, although the specific timing of completion may vary from student-to-student.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will:
- Demonstrate expertise in theories, concepts, and critical issues in their program specialization.
- Apply research designs and methodologies appropriate to their research questions.
- Demonstrate effective written and oral communication of scholarship to multiple audiences.
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