Students in doctoral programs in the Departments of Communication Sciences and Disorders, Linguistics, Psychology, and Integrated Studies in Education, who intend to specialize in language acquisition are eligible to apply. Students can apply to the program as soon as they have been accepted by one of these departments. Students who are currently registered in any of these participating departments are also eligible to apply. 

The application includes:

1. A brief (one-page) research proposal or statement of interest in language acquisition including the name of the student's home department and thesis supervisor
2. Copy of transcripts
3. A list of those courses from the program requirements that the applicant has previously completed, if applicable.

 
Applications can be submitted to the Director of the program in September of each academic year.