Dr. Jill Jegerski

Associate Professor

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Biography

Jill Jegerski is an Associate Professor in the Department of Spanish & Portuguese at the University of Illinois. She specializes in Second Language Acquisition, Bilingualism, and Psycholinguistic Research Methods. Her academic journey includes a Ph.D. and an M.A. from the University of Illinois at Chicago and a B.S. from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Through her work, she explores the cognitive processes involved in language learning and the particular challenges faced by bilingual individuals and Spanish heritage speakers. Her research contributes to the understanding of effective teaching strategies and language usage in diverse populations, leveraging methodologies from psycholinguistics. Jegerski is also affiliated with the Department of Linguistics, enhancing her interdisciplinary approach to language studies.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Illinois

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:103
GRE General
Prerequisites
Mathematical background Linear Algebra Calculus
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

GRE is optional for admission to all graduate programs in Statistics. Full status admission requires higher language scores than limited status.