Overview

Language, Globalization, and Intercultural Studies from University of Pennsylvania, students gain the skills and knowledge to understand linguistic and social practices between people with differing cultural and organizational backgrounds.

Key facts

As a student in the Language, Globalization, and Intercultural Studies, M.S.Ed. (LGIS) program, you’ll participate in a broad range of coursework and field experiences in the ethnographic study of communication across cultural and organizational contexts.

Graduates of LGIS pursue careers in cultural exchange advising and administration, study-abroad programming, refugee and immigrant support, curriculum development, and consulting around organizational and cultural complexities. The program also provides a solid foundation in ethnographic and discourse analysis research methods for students considering a career in intercultural research and doctoral study. Although specific interests and career goals vary, all students learn to analyze the many linguistic, discursive, social, and cultural issues encountered in interaction.

A key component of the LGIS program is the summer internship, where students apply their classroom learning in a real-world setting, gaining practical experience and building professional networks.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Applied Linguistics
Linguistics in Education
Sociolinguistics in Education
Discursive Approaches in Language, Globalization, and Intercultural Studies
Ethnography for Language, Globalization, and Intercultural Studies
Seminar in Microethnography

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00

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More details

Priority Deadline: February 1. Now accepting applications on a rolling admission basis.

Language

English

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Credits

12 alternative credits

course units

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Philadelphia, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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100

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General requirements

Satisfactory completion of a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited U.S. university or its equivalent before matriculation into any program.
1+ years of professional experience highly recommended.
In 750 words or less, describe an intercultural experience you have had. How did this experience influence your decision to apply to the Language, Globalization, and Intercultural Studies, M.S.Ed. program?
Résumé/CV
Letters of Recommendation: 3 required
Applicants are required to provide transcripts from all U.S. undergraduate and graduate institutions attended. Transcript evaluations are required for international coursework.
The GRE is not required and will not be considered in the review process.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

23940 USD / module

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Out-of-State

23940 USD / module

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In-State

23940 USD / module

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Additional Details

Tuition fee per 3 course units

Living costs

Philadelphia

United States

1313 - 2284 USD / month

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