Doctor of Philosophy in Education / English Language Learning
National University

Program Details

With this online PhD in English Language Learning, your goal will be to improve the existing body of academic knowledge within education. Through your National University coursework and dissertation process, you’ll either build upon existing research or add new research. Developing your expertise through this research, alongside curriculum and policy, you’ll have the ability to lead other professionals in fostering the creation of programs and environments that successfully promote learning English as another language. This level of leadership could prove especially effective not only in schools, but also in the military or international nonprofits. Specialization curriculum likely includes:

  • Second Language Foundations
  • Instructional Practices
  • Developing Curriculum for ESL Students

Learning Pace

Institution-Paced

% Online

100% Online

Program Accreditation & Licensing

Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP)

School Accreditation & Licensing

National University is accredited by:

WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC)

NU is a WSCUC accredited institution. WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), 985 Atlantic Avenue, Suite 100, Alameda, CA 94501, 510.748.9001, www.wscuc.org. WSCUC is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Master Degree

Application Requirements

Official College Transcript(s)

Restricted States

Kentucky