Language, Literacy, and Sociocultural Studies (LLSS) is a multidisciplinary department committed to:
- The study of the social and political contexts of education.
- Scholarly inquiry using qualitative, critical, and innovative research methodology,
- Valuing differences of class, race, ethnicity, language, gender, sexual orientation, disability and age as sources of leadership and expertise.
- Creating a community of educators devoted to social justice.
Our Master of Arts degree program seeks to contribute the professional development of educators. MA students can choose one of the following concentrations: -
American Indian Education, - Bilingual Education, - Education Thought and Sociocultural Studies, - English as a Second Language, - Literacy, Language Arts, and Reading, -Social Studies Our doctoral program prepares students for college teaching, research, and other leadership positions in education and social services. PhD students can choose an emphasis in one of the following: -
Bilingual Education, - Language Arts/Literacy, - Educational Thought and Sociocultural Studies, - English as a Second Language, - Educational Linguistics Faculty work closely with students in tailoring their Programs of Study to capitalize on the diversity of expertise available and to meet the needs and interests of individual students.
