Overview

Emphasizing a sociocultural perspective, the program nurtures innovative ways of knowing, methods of inquiry, and approaches to problem-solving.

Students can choose to focus their studies in a variety of areas including:

Bilingual Education & English Language Learners
Children’s & Young Adult Literature in a Diverse World
Diversity & Social Justice in Education
Early Childhood Education: Family & Community Studies
Environmental and Sustainability Education
Indigenous Studies, Education, and Language
Literacies for a Multilingual Multimodal World
Mathematics & Science Education
Teaching & Teacher Education for Social Justice

All areas highlight social justice, equity, and diversity in education. The Teaching, Learning, and Sociocultural Studies program from The University of Arizona serves students interested in research, teaching, and leadership positions upon graduation.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Language and Culture in Education

Reading and Writing in Bilingual and Second Language Settings

Curriculum & Instruction in Bilingual & Second Language Settings

Multicultural Literature and Literacy

Issues in Language, Reading and Culture: Anthropology of Childhood

Issues in Language, Reading and Culture: Language Socialization Across Cultures

Immigration and Education

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-17 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

69 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Tucson, United States

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies Teaching View 66 other PhDs in Teaching in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Master’s degree
Minimum GPA 3.0
Statement of aligned interests and goals with a demonstrated scholarly orientation
Official transcripts
Curriculum vitae
Evidence of English proficiency (international students)
Three letters of recommendation for scholarly work
Evidence of scholarly aptitude, demonstrated by one of the following:
GRE scores including writing score
Published academic article
An academic course paper of 7-10 pages with citations

Work experience

1-3 years post-bacc practical experience relative to area of program interest (e.g., - teacher, education-related position in a relevant community organization, position in informal education setting, Peace Corp.

Tuition Fees

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

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Applies to you

Non-residents

23400 USD / year

≈ 23400 USD / year
Out-of-State

23400 USD / year

≈ 23400 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

12700 USD / year

≈ 12700 USD / year

Living costs

Tucson

United States

830 - 1140 USD / month

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Overview

Students can choose to focus their studies in a variety of areas including:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Work experience

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Tucson

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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