The PhD Programs in TESOL and Bilingual Education have been consolidated and renamed as the PhD in Applied Linguistics and Multilingual Education, effective Fall 2026. This change will not impact applications already submitted or in progress.
Pursue scholarship that builds on your interests in language acquisition and multilingual education and your experience as a higher education ESL/EFL teacher, supervisor, administrator, researcher, or curriculum developer. This doctoral program will advance your knowledge of ESL pedagogy, intercultural communication, research methodologies, and educational foundations. You’ll conduct research in second language acquisition and pedagogy and prepare for a career in academic, second language, and bicultural settings.
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teachlearn.gradadvise@nyu.edu