Applied Linguistics EdD

Doctor of Education in Applied Linguistics

Conduct groundbreaking scholarly research and make a global impact as a leader in the field with this 75-point Doctor of Education. Focus your Ed.D. by choosing one of four specialization in Applied Linguistics: second language acquisition, second language assessment, language use or language & technology.

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Admission Information

Displaying requirements for the Spring 2025, Summer 2025, and Fall 2025 terms.

Doctor of Education

Points/Credits: 75
Entry Terms: Fall
Enrollment Formats: Full-Time Campus-Based, Part-Time Campus-Based

Application Deadlines

Entry Term Available	Priority Deadlines	Final Deadlines	Extended Deadlines
Spring	N/A	N/A	N/A
Summer	N/A	N/A	N/A
Fall	December 1, 2024	April 1, 2025	N/A

Select programs remain open beyond our standard application deadlines, such as those with an extended deadline or those that are rolling (open until June or July). If your program is rolling or has an extended deadline indicated above, applications are reviewed as they are received and on a space-available basis. We recommend you complete your application as soon as possible as these programs can close earlier if full capacity has been met.

Application Requirements

	Requirement
	Online Degree Application, including Statement of Purpose and Resume
	Transcripts and/or Course-by-Course Evaluations for all Undergraduate/Graduate Coursework Completed
	Results from an accepted English Proficiency Exam (if applicable)
	$75 Application Fee
	Two (2) Letters of Recommendation
	Video essay required (included in online application)
	Academic Writing Sample
	English Proficiency exam required for all non-native English speakers, see program website for acceptable exams and score minimums

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Requirements from the TC Catalog (AY 2024-2025)

Displaying catalog information for the Fall 2024, Spring 2025 and Summer 2025 terms.

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Candidacy Requirements (15 credits ; see above)

Doctor of Education in Applied Linguistics or TESOL (75 credits ; The Second Assessment Area of Specialization)

The second language assessment area of specialization requires a minimum of 75 graduate credits beyond the bachelor's degree. It has five types of requirements: (1) doctoral candidacy requirements (listed above), (2) specialization-specific courses, (3) elective courses, (4) out-of-program breadth courses, and (5) research and statistics courses.

Specialization-Specific Courses (15 points):

A&HL 5512: Historical changes in language testing research (3)
A&HL 6040: Classroom-based language assessment (3)
Three courses from the following:

A&HL 5199: Topics in language assessment (3)
A&HL 6089: Second language performance assessment (3)
A&HL 6000 : Second language test validation (3)
A&HL 6060: Generalizability theory for L2 testing research (3)
A&HL 6407: Internship in applied linguistics and TESOL: Assessment lab (3)

Research Methods and Statistics Courses (6 points):

A&HL 5575: Research literacy in applied linguistics and TESOL (3)
HUDM 4050: Introduction to measurement (3)
HUDM 4122: Probability and statistical inference (3)
HUDM 5122: Applied regression analysis (3)
One or more from the following depending on the dissertation topic:

HUDM 5123 Linear models and experimental design (3)
HUDM 5124 Multidimensional scaling and clustering (3)
HUDM 6030 Multilevel and longitudinal data analysis (3)
HUDM 6051 Psychometric theory I (3)
HUDM 6052 Psychometric theory II (3)
HUDM 6055 Latent structure analysis (3)
HUDM 6122 Multivariate analysis I (3)
HUDM 6123 Multivariate analysis II (3)

The HUDM courses can also be counted as Breadth Courses (see below).

Elective Courses (9 points):

A&HL 5199: Topics in language assessment (3)
A&HL 6000: Second language test validation (3)
A&HL 6040: Classroom-based language assessment (3)
A&HL 6060: Generalizability theory for second language assessment research (3)
A&HL 6089: Second language performance assessment (3)
A&HL 4104: Discourse analysis (3)
A&HL 4105: Conversation analysis (3)
A&HL 5020: Interactional sociolinguistics (3)
A&HL 5105: Classroom discourse (3)
A&HL 6031: Advanced conversation analysis (3)
A&HL 5087: Second language acquisition in the classroom (3)
A&HL 6087: Advanced second language acquisition (3)
A&HL 6097: Task-based language teaching (3)
A&HL 4090: Introduction to Corpus Linguistics (3)
A&HL 5090: Computational Linguistics for Applied Linguists (3)
A&HL 5515: Adv.Topics: Applied Linguistics I: Introduction to Corpus Linguistics (3)
A&HL 4089: Teaching writing to ESL students (3)
A&HL 5011: Technology-based language teaching and material design (3)

Courses can be taken at an affiliate campus in the Columbia community with advisor’s approval.

Out-of-Program Breadth Courses (6 points):.

HUDM 5123 Linear models and experimental design (3)
HUDM 5124 Multidimensional scaling and clustering (3)
HUDM 6030 Multilevel and longitudinal data analysis (3)
HUDM 6051 Psychometric theory I (3)
HUDM 6052 Psychometric theory II (3)
HUDM 6055 Latent structure analysis (3)
HUDM 6122 Multivariate analysis I (3)
HUDM 6123 Multivariate analysis II (3)
HUDK 4035: Technology and human development (2-3)
HUDK 4074: Reading comprehension strategies and study skills (2-3)
HUDK 4080: Educational psychology (2-3)
HUDK 5023: Cognitive development (2-3)
HUDK 5024: Language development (2-3)
MSTU 4036: Hypermedia and education (2-3)
HUDK 4029: Cognition and learning (2-3)
MTSU 4133: Cognition and computers (2-3)

Transfer Courses (up to 45 points, see above)

Candidacy Requirements (15 points, see above)

Doctor of Education in Applied Linguistics or TESOL (75 credits ; The Language Use Area of Specialization)

The language use area of specialization requires a minimum of 75 graduate points beyond the bachelor's degree. This area of specialization has five types of requirements: (1) doctoral candidacy requirements (listed above), (2) Area of Specialization course requirements, (3) elective courses, (4) required out-of-program breadth courses, and (5) research and statistics courses.

Area of Specialization Requirements for Language Use (9 points):

A&HL 4020 Interactional sociolinguistics (3)
A&HL 4104 Discourse analysis (3)
A&HL 4105 Conversation analysis (3)
A&HL 4106 Text and textuality (3)
A&HL 5105 Classroom discourse (3)
A&HL 5106 Language Socialization (3)
A&HL 6031 Advanced conversation analysis (3)
Various topics courses (3)

Research Methods and Statistics Requirements for Language Use (6 points minimum):

To ensure that students have the skills to do scholarly research in an Area of Specialization, they are required to take a minimum of 6 points in research methods, statistics, and measurement. Depending on the type of dissertation, they may be asked to take additional courses in linguistic analysis, qualitative methods, or quantitative methods.

A&HL 5575 Research literacy in applied linguistics and TESOL (3)
One course from the following:

HUDM 4122 Probability and statistical inference (3)
ITSF 5000 Methods of inquiry: Ethnography and participant observation (3)
Additional courses chosen with advisor's approval

Elective Courses (Must have advisor’s written approval)

A&HL 4101: Phonetics and phonology (3)
A&HL 5085: Advanced syntax (3)
A&HL 5008: Interlanguage analysis (3)
A&HL 5087: Second language acquisition in the classroom (3)
A&HL 6087: Advanced second language acquisition (3)
A&HL 6097: Task-based language teaching (3)
A&HL 4089: Teaching writing to ESL students (3)
A&HL 5011: Technology-based language teaching and material design (3)
A&HL 5090: Introduction to Corpus Linguistics (3)
A&HL 5199: Topics in language assessment (3)
A&HL 5512: Historical perspectives on language testing research (3)
A&HL 5519: Instructed second language acquisition and assessment (3)
A&HL 6000: Second language test validation (3)
A&HL 6040: Classroom-based language assessment (3)
A&HL 6060: Generalizability theory for second language assessment research (3)
A&HL 6089: Second language performance assessment (3)
Various topic courses (3)
A&HL 6090: Computational linguistics for Applied Linguistics (3)

Out-of-Program Breadth Courses (6 points total, chosen with advisor's approval). Below is just a sample:

ITSF 5003: Communication and Culture (3)
ITSF 5016: Ethnography of education (3)

Transfer Courses (up to 45 credits ; see above) Candidacy Requirements (15 credits ; see above)

The Doctor of Education (EdD) in Applied Linguistics or TESOL Language & Technology Area of Specialization is designed to help students prepare for academic research and career opportunities at the intersection of linguistics and technology. Students will learn the skills needed to participate in research, development, and evaluation of friendly, pedagogical artificial intelligent (AI) applications in Applied Linguistics.

Doctor of Education in Applied Linguistics or TESOL (90 credits ; The Language & Technology Area of Specialization)

The language & technology area of specialization requires a minimum of 75 graduate credits beyond the bachelor's degree. It has five types of requirements: (1) doctoral candidacy requirements (listed above), (2) specialization-specific courses, (3) elective courses, (4) out-of-program breadth courses, and (5) research and statistics courses.

Specialization-Specific Courses (9 points):

A&HL 4090 Introduction to Corpus Linguistics (3)
A&HL 5011 Technology-based language teaching and materials design (3)
A&HL 5090 Computational linguistics for Applied Linguistics (3)