Overview

The PhD program in Spanish Linguistics at Arizona State University offers advanced interdisciplinary graduate training that combines key areas in second language acquisition and teaching, applied linguistics, heritage language research and pedagogy, sociolinguistics and bilingualism with the supportive guidance of the student's advisor that best prepares the candidate for a productive career in the discipline of Hispanic studies.

Career Opportunities

The doctoral program in Spanish linguistics prepares students for entrance into an academic profession (teacher, scholar) as well as for a profession outside of academia. Professionals with the valued skills developed through this degree program can confidently move into business, diplomatic, government and international fields.

Career examples include:

editors
foreign language and linguistics teachers and professors
instructional design coordinators
interpreters and translators
lawyers
reporters and correspondents
social and community service managers
teachers and professors of area, ethnic and cultural studies

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Structure of Spanish
Data Analysis
Spanish Phonology
Heritage Language Pedagogy
Research Methods for Linguists
Sociolinguistics
Spanish Second Language Acquisition

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

84 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Tempe, United States

Disciplines

Linguistics Iberian studies View 24 other PhDs in Iberian studies in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.7

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in Spanish or a related field from a regionally accredited institution.

Applicants are required to submit:

graduate admission application and application fee
official transcripts
two letters of recommendation
written statement
professional resume
proof of English proficiency

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

30348 USD / year

≈ 30348 USD / year
Out-of-State

27810 USD / year

≈ 27810 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

12940 USD / year

≈ 12940 USD / year

Living costs

Tempe

United States

900 - 1350 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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