Overview

Why Pursue a PhD in Culture, Literacy and Language?

The PhD in Culture, Literacy and Language (CLL) at The University of Texas at San Antonio has three major focal areas: 1) applied linguistics; 2) bi-literacy and bilingual education; 3) Mexican-American, Chicana/o, Latina/o cultures.

CLL faculty and students work in a vibrant interdisciplinary atmosphere with applied linguistics, anthropologists, educational researchers, psychologist, and sociologists. The interdisciplinary program is flexible in terms of foci of study, as well as scheduling designed to accommodate full-time and working professionals.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Seminar in Advanced Research Methods
Seminar in Cultural Studies Research
Seminar in Globalization and Transculturation in the Latina/o Experience
Seminar in Biliteracy and Second Language Literacy
Seminar in Second Language Learning & Multilingualism
Seminar in Applied Linguistics
Seminar in Mexican American & Latina/o Issues in Education

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 96 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies Linguistics Literacy Education View 33 other PhDs in Literacy Education in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Master’s Degree from a regionally accredited college or university in the United States or have proof of equivalent training at a foreign institution.
Transcripts from all institutions attended; international transcripts must be recorded/translated to English
Credential Evaluation required if you have earned university-level credit from foreign institutions
Writing Sample
TOEFL/IELTS scores for International applicants
Purpose Statement
Resume
2 Letters of Recommendation

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Tuition Fee

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International

28222 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 28222 USD per year during 96 months.
National

28222 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 28222 USD per year during 96 months.
In-State

9674 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 9674 USD per year during 96 months.

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Scholarships Information

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