Doctor of Philosophy in Curriculum and Instruction - Bilingual/ESL Education

The Bilingual/ESL Education graduate programs offer students a firm foundation in cutting-edge research and best practices for bilingual or English Language Learners. Students in the program will develop knowledge and skills in second language acquisition, bilingual models, biliteracy, bilingual and ESL assessment and evaluation, curriculum design, pedagogy and language policy. The program will prepare researchers and educational leaders to advocate for bilingual/ESL educators, administrators, children, families and communities inside and outside of the K-12 education system. With a focus on theories, research and classroom practices, students will become active scholars, leaders and change agents in the bilingual/ESL education field.