2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog
Linguistics, BA
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A Bachelor of Arts with a major in linguistics ensures that you receive the proper training and knowledge to have a successful career in the field of linguistics. The curriculum allows you to immerse yourself in the study of language and to understand its structure, use, design and application.
Degree requirements
The following requirements must be satisfied for a Bachelor of Arts with a major in linguistics.
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Hours required and general/college requirements
A minimum of 120 semester hours, of which 42 must be advanced, and fulfillment of degree requirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree as specified in the in the section of this catalog and the requirements. Major requirements, 42 hours
Required courses, 18 hours
Plus 24 hours selected from
Foreign language, 3–12 hours
Students must attain Intermediate II (2050) level (prerequisite for 2050 course is 2040; prerequisite for 2040 course is 1020; prerequisite for 1020 course is 1010). Minor
Linguistics majors who would like to study cutting-edge practices and technologies managing linguistic data for computational and quantitative analysis may choose to minor in information science. Electives
Hours required for electives may vary based on course selection and the . Electives may be required to satisfy the advanced hour requirement (42) and/or the minimum total hours required for the degree. For specific information, see an academic advisor in the College of Information. Other requirements
A minimum grade point average of 2.5 is required on all courses counted toward the major. Four-year degree plan (example)
The following four-year plan is one example of a variety of ways in which you can complete your chosen degree in four years, and will serve as a guide for you to design your pathway to degree completion. Variations will depend on whether you need to take prerequisites or have college credit from exams or dual enrollment. Year 1 | Semester 1 | Semester 2 | | | 3 hours | | 3 hours | | | 3 hours | | 3 hours | | | 3 hours | | 3 hours | | | 3 hours | Elective | 3 hours | | Elective | 3 hours | Elective | 3 hours | | Total | 15 hours | Total | 15 hours | Year 2 | Semester 1 | Semester 2 | | | 3 hours | | | | | 3 hours | | 3 hours | | | 3 hours | | 3 hours | | | 3 hours | | 3 hours | | | 3 hours | | 3 hours | | Total | 15 hours | Total | 15 hours | Year 3 | Semester 1 | Semester 2 | | | | | | | | 3 hours | | | | Linguistics Major elective | 3 hours | | 3 hours | | Elective | 3 hours | Linguistics Major elective | 3 hours | | Elective | 3 hours | Elective-advanced | 3 hours | | Total | 15 hours | Total | 15 hours | Year 4 | Semester 1 | Semester 2 | | | | | | | Linguistics Major elective | 3 hours | Linguistics Major elective | 3 hours | | Linguistics Major elective | 3 hours | Linguistics Major elective | 3 hours | | Linguistics Major elective | 3 hours | Linguistics Major elective | 3 hours | | Elective-advanced | 3 hours | Elective | 3 hours | | Total | 15 hours | Total | 15 hours | |
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