Graduate Programs in Applied Linguistics & Second Language Studies
The department of Classical and Modern Languages and Literatures offers a variety of programs for graduate students interested in second language acquisition and second language teaching. With an exceptional faculty within and without the department, we offer the student solid training and education in both theoretical and applied areas.
Currently, we offer two M.A. options, a graduate certificate, and we have proposed a Ph.D. program that is currently under review. Click on the links below to find your program of interest.
M.A. in Applied Linguistics: we offer an M.A. with options in two areas, (1) second language teaching, and (2) second language acquisition.
Certificate in Teaching English in International Contexts: designed to enhance the backgrounds of those interested in a teaching career, focusing on teaching English in contexts outside the U.S.
Ph.D. in Second Language Studies: designed for the student who wishes to pursue research and scholarship with a focus on second language issues, with the intended goal of a university career.
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M.A. in AL
Certificate in TEIC
Ph.D. in SLS
Faculty in AL & SLS
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ENROLLMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR NONDEGREE STUDENTS AND MEMBERS OF THE LUBBOCK COMMUNITY: Persons possessing a bachelors degree or higher may take undergraduate language courses as a Nondegree Student. Admission is simple: Obtain an application at www.ttu.edu/gradschool, apply for admission as a Post Graduate (PRGD) Nondegree Student, pay the $50 application fee, and submit transcripts of all previous college level study. When admitted enroll in the appropriate language course. Once admitted you may register indefinitely in undergraduate TTU courses. For more information contact the CMLL Academic Program Advisor, Liz Hildebrand, liz.hildebrand@ttu.edu, 200 Foreign Languages Building, 806-742-4055.