A research doctorate in language, literacy and applied education scholarship.
Taught full time, in person, on an American-style credit-hour system, primarily in English.
PhD Language and Literacy Education, minimum 60 CH. Structure: Core (9 CH), Research Methodology (9 CH), Specialization Electives (9 CH, select 3), and one further Elective (3 CH).
Specialization Electives: select 3 (9 CH). Plus one further Elective (3 CH) from CURR765, CURR771, or STAT712.
CURR800 Comprehensive Examination and CURR810 Research Proposal (0 CH each).
CURR900 Dissertation Research (30 CH). Research areas: language, literacy and culture; language and literacy pedagogy; first and second language development and assessment; social and psychological aspects of language learning; discourse analysis and language learning; development and evaluation of language and literacy programs; bilingualism, biliteracy and multiliteracy education.
CURR910 Dissertation Defense (0 CH). Program total: minimum 60 CH.
Full transcripts, two references and, where required, a research proposal are needed.
Graduates pursue careers as teachers, education specialists and school leaders, or continue to postgraduate study in education.
Licensed and accredited by the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA); UAEU also holds US institutional accreditation from WSCUC.
Award
Doctor of Philosophy
Start Date
August (Fall intake)
Typical Offer
A relevant master's degree from an accredited university with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Duration
4 years
Qualification
Doctorate
Subject Area
Education
Campus
Al Ain
Course Type
Doctor of Philosophy
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
In person
AED 42,000/yr
Graduate applicants apply through apply.uaeu.ac.ae with transcripts, a CV and two references, and pay the AED 200 application fee.