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Prospective Students
Can the total number of hours required for the Ph.D. program (75 credit
hours) be diminished by transferring credit hours from my Master's program?
The required number of credit hours (i.e.
75 hours) is required for all students. The Ph.D. in SLAIT is interdisciplinary
between Second Language Acquisition and Instructional Technology as
well as the College of Education and the College of Arts and Sciences.
If you have taken, for example, Sociolinguistics (which is a core course)
in your Master's program, then the faculty will probably suggest that
you take an alternative course more suited towards your area of interest.
How
is the interview conducted?
One of the criteria for admission is a personal
interview with one or more of the SLA/IT executive faculty members.
The interview may be conducted face-to-face or via telephone. The interview
will be scheduled by the SLA/IT program office upon satisfactory adherence
to the minimum admission requirements.
How
long does it take to process the application?
The application is processed either by Graduate
Admissions (for domestic U.S. students http://admissions.grad.usf.edu/prospective/criteria2.html)
or by International Admissions (for foreign students http://web.usf.edu/iac/admissions/grad_intro.html).
If all documents were submitted intact with the application fee, then
the processing of your application can vary between 2-4 weeks. Once
the respective offices process the application, the SLA/IT program receives
your official processed application. We strongly recommend that when
you submit your application to the Graduate Admissions or International
Admissions Office, you also send us a copy of your application packet.
Where
should the three (3) Letters of Recommendation be sent?
The letter of recommendation must be written by professors or other
individuals who can attest to your experience and background. The letter
of recommendation should be sealed and sent to:
Dr. Jeffra Flaitz,
SLA/IT Program
University of South Florida
4202 E. Fowler Avenue, CPR 487
Tampa, FL 33620
Do
I need to take the GRE?
Yes. It is a program requirement approved
by the University that all students admitted into the SLA/IT Ph.D. program
receive a minimum of 500 on the Verbal, a 4 on the Analytical Writing,
and an 80 on the Internet-Based Test (IBT).
How
old can the test scores be?
Educational Testing Services (ETS) keeps records
of past GRE scores for up to five years. If you have taken the GRE more
then five years ago, you may submit them if they are official (i.e.,
if they are sealed in an envelope or are recorded on your transcript).
If you do not have official scores, you will need to re-take the GRE
and request that the updated score be sent to our office.
When
will I be able to talk with the faculty?
A SLA/IT program assistant, who is also a
Ph.D. student in the program, will be able to assist you with any questions
that you have. You will be able to talk with the faculty after you have
submitted your application and it has been reviewed for minimum requirements.
What
do I need to include in the statement of purpose?
A statement of purpose is a written piece
reflecting your academic and career goals, specifically for the SLA/IT
Ph.D. program. You may include your previous experiences, education,
background, and future plans after graduation. The statement of purpose
is used by the faculty to see if the SLA/IT program is a match with
the goals that you have in mind.
What
do I need to do if my degree is from a country outside the United States?
You will need to have your transcript translated and evaluated. A few
recommended foreign transcript evaluation services are:
Joseph Silny & Associates
P.O. Box 248233
Coral Gables, FL 33124
(305) 666-0233
www.jsilny.com
Lisano International
P.O. Box 407
Auburn, AL 36831-0425
(334) 745-0425
www.lisano-intl.com
World Education Services,
Inc.
P.O. Box 745 Old Chelsea Station
New York, NY 10113-0745
(212) 966-6311
www.wes.org
Do
I need to pay for parking when visiting your campus?
Yes. You may obtain a visitor’s permit at
the Visitor’s Area upon entering the main entrance at USF. There are
also vending machines with parking permits available in the garage.
For more information, please visit http://usfweb2.usf.edu/parking_services/default.asp
What
kind of assistantships does the SLAIT program offer to its students?
Graduate assistantships may be sought through
the Department of World Language Education and the English Language
Institute (both housed in the College of Arts and Sciences) and through
the Department of Secondary Education in the College of Education. Normally
assistantships offer a stipend plus partial tuition waiver and entail
working up to twenty hours per week. Availability of graduate and teaching
assistantships is contingent upon and subject to program and/or department
needs as well as the availability of funds.
What
classes do Teaching Assistants teach?
Teaching assistants (TAs) at the English Language
Institute teach English for Academic Purposes to international students
who plan to study in a U.S. college. TAs who teach in the Department
of World Languages will teach foreign language courses offered to college
students. Those who teach in the Department of Secondary Education will
teach some ESOL courses to pre-service teachers.
What
is the deadline to apply to the program?
The application deadline for domestic students
(U.S. students) is June 1. For international students who are not in
the U.S, the deadline is January 2 and March 1 for international students
who are currently residing in the U.S.
Do
applicants need to have any previous experience in instructional technology?
Experience in instructional technology is
desired, but it is not a requirement for the SLA/IT applicants.
How
long does it take to graduate from the SLA/IT program?
Most SLA/IT students move through the program
in 5 years-approximately 3 years for coursework and 2 for the dissertation-although
some have completed the entire process in 3 or 4 years.
Newly Admitted Students
What
is the background assessment?
The purpose of the two-hour background assessment
is to assist the graduate faculty in planning a tailored program according
to your current knowledge and interest. The background assessment will
not influence entry into the program and is typically conducted after
being admitted into the Ph.D. program.
What
is a NetID?
A NetID gives you access to USF's Webportal (MyUSF), Web Email, Webspace,
and access to all Open Use Labs at USF. To sign up for your free NetID
go to https://una.acomp.usf.edu
using your favorite web browser. All that is required is that you have
a valid USF identification card.
For international students, please contact
Academic Computing Office (LIB 608) for a temporary password.
What
is immunization and why do I need it?
As a prerequisite to registration, the State University System of Florida
requires all students born after 1956 to present documented proof of
immunity to MEASLES (Rubeola) and RUBELLA (German Measles).
ALL students must provide proof of immunization to Student
Health Services before they will be allowed to register for classes.
These forms are sent to students by the Office of Graduate Admissions
or can be downloaded from Student
Health Services.
Do
I need insurance?
Health insurance coverage is a requirement for all international students
and research scholars at the University of South Florida Students. It
is required by the Board of Regents of the State University System in
Florida that international students have medical insurance in order
to register for classes at the University of South Florida.
The USF institutional policy requires that all non-United States citizens
or non-United States permanent residents shall only be permitted to
register or continue enrollment at USF by demonstrating that they have
adequate medical coverage for illness or accidental injury.
For more information, please visit the Student
Health Services webpage.
How
do I register for my classes?
What
are my username and password?
The username will be your USF NetID, and the
password will be the one you set up using the UNA page (https://una.acomp.usf.edu).
What
is MyUSF?
MyUSF is the university Blackboard portal.
Once you register for your username and password, you will see your
courses listed, as well as any organizations that you have elected to
participate in, and you will also have access to the USF library system
from home.
Where
do I obtain my USF ID card?
Tampa Campus USF Card Center is located in
the Phyllis P. Marshall Center, Room 105. Normal hours of operation
are: Monday and Thursday, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; Tuesday and Wednesday,
9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.; Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; and the first Saturday
of each month, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. For more information, please call
(813) 974-2357 or visit http://www.auxsvc.usf.edu/usfcard.html
Are
there any dining services on campus?
Does
the campus provide for childcare?
What
housing options are available?
Living On-Campus
On-campus housing information is available through the Residence
Services webpage. Living on-campus is convenient and inexpensive.
You can make your living arrangements over the telephone or through
the mail. The Department of Residence Services has short-term and long-term
accommodations for international students and scholars (based on availability).
Living Off-Campus
If you are not planning to live on campus, it is advisable for you to
arrive at least two weeks before Orientation in order to have sufficient
time to look for permanent housing off-campus. At the beginning of the
academic year there is more competition for accommodations and less
time to look. It is not possible to arrange for permanent housing through
the mail. For assistance with campus housing you can contact the USF
Off-Campus Housing Office at (813) 974-7613. You may also contact off-campus
housing at: offcampushousing@sg.usf.edu
Family Housing
Magnolia apartments house students with families. For more information,
please visit: http://www.reserv.usf.edu/hallsindex_magnolia.html
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