About PhD Program,
Purdue’s Department of Linguistics offers a wide range of courses leading to the M.A. and Ph.D. degrees. M.A. and Ph.D. curricula encourage students to tailor their linguistics studies to their interdisciplinary interests. We offer a thorough grounding in the foundations of linguistics and opportunities to develop research and teaching skills, while also allowing students to specialize in an area of interest.
One of the main strengths of the department is the analysis of bilingual language systems. The department provides advanced training in the analysis and characterization of the linguistic and psycholinguistic development of bilingualism, broadly construed, in young children and adults. How does the bilingual mind process, develop, and maintain multiple linguistic systems? What characteristics do these systems have and why; how do they affect each other and relate to each other in the lifespan of bilingual speakers? What tools can be used to assess the degree of language acquistion and to facilitate language learning? These are vital questions in current linguistics research and the Purdue Department of Linguistics is uniquely situated to address them.
PhD Program Degree Eligibility with GPA,
- Undergraduate Cumulative Grade Point Average:
- 4 or equivalent required
- English test scores for Non-Native English Speakers:
- Minimum Score Required: TOEFL internet-based tests: writing – 18, speaking – 18, listening – 14, reading – 19 or IELTS (Academic Module): reading – 6.5, listening – 6.0, speaking – 6.0, and writing – 5.5.
- Important: you mustinclude your TOEFL or IELTS scores in order to be considered for funding, so even if the application says it is not necessary, send them anyway.
PhD Funding Coverage,
The admissions committee will only make offers to as many new students as they can provide with funding. Depending on the program, students are admitted with 2-5 years of guaranteed funding. This package will be a combination of fellowships, TA (teaching assistant), RA (research assistant) and GA (graduate assistant) positions. Students are strongly encouraged to apply to outside fellowships and grants, as these allow students to concentrate on their research. We work with our students each year to make sure they receive opportunities to teach and research that will make them attractive on the job market.
Application Requirement,
Department
Statement of Purpose
Transcripts
TOEFL Scores
Letters of Recommendation
Writing Sample
Application Deadline,
Dec 15, 2024
Application Fee,
Application for admission and $60 (domestic)/$75 (international) application fee submitted directly to the Graduate School.
