Overview

The Technology in Education and Second Language Acquisition program prides itself on preparing students for the university setting by cultivating well-rounded professionals with strengths reaching beyond traditional academic areas. All of our students are of high competence and drawn from a competitive local, national, and international talent pool.

Features

Upon admission, students at the University of South Florida become active members of committees and research teams while gaining valuable experience in teamwork, problem solving, curriculum innovation, and academic administration.

They also engage in guided scholarly inquiry, present their research at key conferences, and gain experience in writing grant proposals. Graduate students are also frequently invited to serve as members of academic search committees to expose them to one of the less public aspects of academic life.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Seminar in Second Language Acquisition
Advanced Seminar in Foreign Language Education
Applications of Technology in Second Language Acquisition
Sociocultural Theory in Second Language Acquisition
Problems in Instructional Design for Computers
Computer-Augmented Instructional Paradigms in Education
Statistical Analysis for Educational Research
Qualitative Research in Education

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 84 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

66 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Tampa, United States

Disciplines

Education Instructional Design View 359 other PhDs in Education 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

Possess a Master’s degree (or equivalent academic level) from an accredited institution or its international equivalent;
present a minimum GPA of 3.50 at the Master’s level (or international equivalent);
GRE Scores preferred;
Submit a Statement of Purpose relating their career goals specifically to this doctoral major and describing their experience with instructional technology and language teaching and offering evidence of research experience and/or scholarly promise;
Supply a current curriculum vitae;
Provide 3 letters of recommendation from professors or other individuals who can attest to the applicant’s experience and background;
Meet with the graduate faculty for a personal/phone interview

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

15863 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 15863 USD per year during 84 months.
National

15863 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 15863 USD per year during 84 months.
In-State

7840 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7840 USD per year during 84 months.

Living costs for Tampa

1122 - 1951 USD /month

Living costs

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