About PhD Program,
The Master of Arts degree in applied linguistics offers a strong theoretical foundation and research experience in applied linguistics with practical experience in language instruction and prepares students for doctoral studies and professional careers in this field. The completion of the degree with full-time attendance normally takes two academic years.
The Department has a strong record of preparing students for Ph.D. study elsewhere. Approximately one-fourth to one-third of our M.A. graduates go on to advanced study at some time in their careers, and they are admitted to top-ranked theoretical and applied programs in universities in the United States and other countries
PhD Program Degree Eligibility with GPA,
Complete a minimum 31 hours with a minimum of a B grade in each course as follows.
Students must maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0
Applicants interested in a Teaching Assistant position in Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Swahili, and Undergraduate Linguistics instruction should submit a teaching philosophy. A TA position in Undergraduate Linguistics is awarded only to those who already hold a graduate level degree. More information on English Proficiency(opens in a new window).
PhD Funding Coverage,
Students admitted into the M.A. in Applied Linguistics program may apply for the following types of financial aid:
- Graduate Recruitment Scholarship – The GRS award includes a partial tuition scholarship (waiver of most of the Instructional Fee and all of the Non-resident Surcharge) and a small stipend sufficient to cover the remainder of tuition. A GRS recipient is required to work 5 hours per week assisting faculty or staff with their research and administrative duties.
- Teaching Assistantship – A TA award comes with a full tuition scholarship (waiver of the General Fee and Non-resident Surcharge) and a stipend of approximately $6,500 per semester. A teaching assistant is required to work 15 hours per week, including the time spent outside class. This type of financial aid is reserved for those who can work in the four semesters of their degree study. The courses assigned are undergraduate linguistics, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, and Swahili. To teach undergraduate linguistics, a candidate must already have a master’s degree;
- International students may find teaching assistantships in Southeast Asian and African language courses. For more information, please contact the Center for International Studies.
- Applicants interested in financial aid are strongly advised to submit their application materials by March 31 because the assessment of submitted materials could take a couple of weeks, and the offering of financial aid starts in late March. There is no deadline for applying for Fall admission, but the chances for financial aid will decrease rapidly after March. The department admits approximately 15 students each Fall. Students who begin their study in Spring or Summer can apply for the following academic year’s financial aid.
For more information about graduate studies at Ohio University, including applications for admission and financial aid, refer to the Graduate College(opens in a new window). The Graduate College maintains general information on Tuition and Fees(opens in a new window), including the total estimated expenses for international students.
Application Requirement,
- Bachelor’s degreewith a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Statement of purpose.
- Statement of teaching philosophy (TA applicants only).
- Three letters of recommendation.
- English Proficiency.
- GRE scores are not required.
Application Deadline,
Mar 31, 2025
Application Fee,
| US Citizen, $50 USD
International $55 USD |
