Language, Literacy, & Culture PhD Admissions
Admissions
Applications to the Language, Literacy, & Culture doctoral program can be submitted online through the Graduate School.
Admissions Timeline
Rolling deadlines exist until cohorts are filled. Please submit all required application materials by the December 1 deadline for Fall semester admission. Applications will continue to be considered until the cohort is filled.
Prerequisites
We require a minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.75 (on a 4.0 scale). The program admissions committee may consider applicants with an undergraduate GPA below 2.75 only if their personal statement clearly describes how they overcame obstacles and how they will be able to handle rigorous academic work. Applicants must have a master’s degree.
Required Materials
- Online Graduate Admissions Application.
- A minimum of two letters of recommendation
- Official transcript(s) from all colleges/universities you’ve attended.
- A personal statement that articulates your interest in our program, your prior credentials and professional experiences, your professional or research interests, and your future career goals
- If English is not your first language, evidence of your ability to speak and understand English: TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) with a minimum score of 80 or IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System) with a minimum score of 6.5
- The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) are not required.