University of Illinois Chicago College of Liberal Arts and Sciences 12 courses
The department accepts only applicants who wish to be candidates for the PhD. Applicants are not admitted as candidates for the MA as a terminal degree. In addition to the Graduate College minimum requirements, applicants must meet the following program requirements:
Required Courses
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PSCH 543 | Research Design and Analysis I | 4 |
| PSCH 545 | Research Design and Analysis II | 4 |
| PSCH 591 | Research Apprenticeship | 2-3 |
Required Courses
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PSCH 543 | Research Design and Analysis I | 4 |
| PSCH 545 | Research Design and Analysis II | 4 |
Category A: Introduction to Language Teaching
Select one of the following:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| LCSL 502 | Theoretical and Research Foundations of Communicative Language Teaching | 4 |
| LCSL 483 | Methodology of Second Language Teaching | 3-4 |
Category B: Foundations in Second Language Acquisition
Select one of the following:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SPAN 556 | Second Language Learning | 4 |
| SPAN 557 | Theories in Second Language Acquisition | 4 |
Category C: Special or Specific Topics in Language Learning and Teaching
Select one of the following:
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