Degree Program: Language, Literacy and Sociocultural Studies
Degree: Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Program Code: PHD-LLSS  (major code on application form)

Areas of Focus:
     Bilingual Education
     Education Thought and Sociocultural Studies
     Literacy/Language Arts
     Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL) 

Department: Language, Literacy and Sociocultural Studies
Program: Language, Literacy and Sociocultural Studies

DESCRIPTION

Language, Literacy, and Sociocultural Studies (LLSS) is a multidisciplinary program committed to:

• The study of the social and political contexts of education.
• Scholarly inquiry using qualitative, critical, and innovative research methodology.
• Valuing differences of class, race, ethnicity, language, gender, sexual orientation, disability and age as sources of leadership and expertise.
• Creating a community of educators devoted to social justice.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

Our doctoral program prepares students for college teaching, research, and other leadership positions in education and social services Ph.D. students can choose an area of focus in one of the following:

• Bilingual Education - Area of Focus Information
• Education Thought and Sociocultural Studies (area of focus information forthcoming)
• Literacy/Language Arts (area of focus information forthcoming)
• Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL) - Area of Focus Information 

PROGRAM INFORMATION

LLSS Brochure
LLSS Section from UNM Catalog
LLSS Course Descriptions (LLSS)

APPLICATION MATERIALS

LLSS Application Guidelines
Demographic Form
Admission Form and Residency Information Form (both in one document)
Letter of Recommendation Form

APPLICATION DEADLINES

Summer/Fall/Spring:  December 1

Always check with the department for the most up-to-date deadlines.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Initial inquires should be directed to:

Department of Language, Literacy, and Sociocultural Studies
MSC05-3040
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001
U.S.A.
Phone: (505) 277-0437
Fax: (505) 277-8362

Debra Schaffer
Email: schaffer@unm.edu