Doctor of Philosophy in English - Composition and Applied Linguistics

You know language is constantly changing—and you’re ready to be at the forefront of studying that change. Focus your abilities as a researcher and become an outstanding teacher with the PhD in Composition and Applied Linguistics program. At IUP, you’ll be surrounded by an accomplished group of doctoral students and faculty known for their enthusiasm, research, teaching, and publications.

Official transcripts from previous schools attended. A grade-point average of 3.5 in the master's degree is considered competitive. TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or IELTS (International English Language Testing System) scores (international applicants only; please see more information below) Three letters of recommendation are preferred; two are required A goal statement that describes the applicant's research interests and goals for doctoral studies (about three pages, double-spaced) Vita or résumé Below is a list of categories where international students do not need to use an educational credential evaluation organization: Degrees from US universities, US government sponsorship (Fulbright, etc.), Select offshore IUP programs, Exchange partners, and Select IUP agents. IELTS 6 TOEFL iBT 76 - The reporting code for IUP is 2652 Cambridge English Qualifications 179 Duolingo English Test 110 Pearson PTE 53 GTEC 1280