Applied Linguistics

UMass Boston

UMass Boston's PhD program in Applied Linguistics is a critically-oriented community of scholars, researchers, and activists dedicated to understanding linguistic diversity in everyday life. Our unique program emphasizes learning-by-doing through mentorship, coursework, and community engagement. The Applied Linguistics PhD prepares candidates for teaching, research, and public advocacy careers in higher education, government, community organizations, nonprofits, and private organizations.
CIP Code: 16.0102

Graduate Doctorate On-Campus / In-Person

Possible Career Paths

Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | Interpreters and Translators

UMass Boston

The University of Massachusetts Boston is a nationally-ranked public research university known for its inclusive culture, student-centered teaching and deep connections to the booming economy and rich civic life of Boston. Nationally recognized as a model of excellence for urban public research universities, UMass Boston is the most diverse research university in the Northeast.