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On-Campus Ph.D.<\/h1>\n

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Unlock your potential as a leader in language and literacy with our Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction<\/b>, specializing in ESOL\/Bilingual Education<\/b>. Our program is meticulously crafted to shape the next generation of researchers and scholars, offering a transformative journey where linguistic expertise meets educational innovation.<\/p>\n

Program Overview<\/h2>\n

Our Ph.D. in ESOL\/Bilingual Education is designed for aspiring researchers and educators dedicated to advancing scholarship in the field. We focus on preparing students to meet the requirements of the School of Teaching & Learning and the University of Florida Graduate School. For those seeking different doctoral paths, we also offer the Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction<\/b> with the same specialization.<\/p>\n

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Program Highlights<\/span><\/h2>\n

A key feature of our doctoral study is the Language, Education & Technology Course Pathway<\/b>. This interdisciplinary track addresses the growing demand for expertise in the research and evaluation of educational technologies for language learning.<\/p>\n

Students in this pathway have the opportunity to work with an advisory committee of faculty from both ESOL\/Bilingual and Ed Tech disciplines. The curriculum integrates emerging technologies\u2014such as GenAI, LLMs, AR, and VR<\/b>\u2014to develop new language learning tools and improve existing instructional approaches.<\/p>\n

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Course Requirements<\/h2>\n

Our foundation is built on core courses that ensure every graduate has a robust understanding of the field. Students work in consultation with their advisor to individually tailor the program to their interests.<\/p>\n

Core Foundation<\/h2>\n