The B.A. in Linguistics provides a scientific exploration into the study of human language. Throughout the major, students are exposed to courses that outline the theoretical foundations in this field as well as practical application of problem-solving in linguistics. The goal of the linguistics major is to gain a better understanding of what human language is, how we learn it, and how we use it. The major surveys a number of core subfields in linguistics, including sounds (phonetics), sound systems (phonology), sentence structure (syntax), and meaning formation (semantics/pragmatics). In a series of required and elective courses, students will develop strong analytical skills relevant for career paths in language research, technology, education, business, as well as clinical applications such as speech language pathology.
Why major in Linguistics?
Linguistics offers a blend of scientific inquiry and interdisciplinary exploration, appealing to those with a passion for language, cognition, and culture. For those with a curiosity about language and its role in shaping the human experience, linguistics offers a rewarding journey of discovery and insight. Students with a major in linguistics find careers in fields such as research, technology, education, and speech pathology.
Unless otherwise noted, 120 credits of coursework is required for a baccalaureate degree with a minimum 2.0 overall GPA, and a minimum 2.0 major GPA.
Degree Requirements Overview
Course List
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
| 30-33 |
| 1 |
| 36-37 |
| 53-49 |
| Total Credits | 120 |
Major Requirements
Major Electives
New Student Seminar
Course List | Code | Title | Credits |
| |
| 1 |
| Pathways to Success | |
| Freshman Seminar in Chemistry | |
| First Year Seminar | |
| Adult Academic Success Seminar | |
| New Student Seminar | |
| Freshman Seminar in Health and Physical Education | |
| Pathways to Adult Learning | |
| New Student Seminar | |
| New Student Experience for Mathematical Sciences | |
| Freshman Seminar for Music Majors | |
| Introduction to Nursing | |
| Freshman Seminar in Political Science and Law | |
SEEDS General Education Requirements
Click here for a list of courses that fulfill the SEEDS requirements.
Course List
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
| |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| 3-6 |
| 12 |
| |
| Total Credits | 30-33 |
Recommended Roadmap to Degree Completion
This recommended degree plan is provided as an outline for students to follow in order to complete their degree requirements within four years and 120 credits. This plan is a recommendation and MUST be used in consultation with their academic advisor. Important note: Students should be aware this plan assumes no pre-requisite coursework is required. If pre-requisite coursework is needed, students may have additional requirements to fulfill which do not appear on the plan.
| First Year |
|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
|---|
| New Student Seminar | 1 | SEEDS: Exploration 2 (Recommend Analyzing Culture and Societies: LNGN 230, LNGN 240, LNGN 245, LNGN 255) | 3 |
| LNGN 210 (fulfills SEEDS Explorations: Scientific Reasoning) | 3 | SEEDS: World Language II (if needed) | 3 |
| SEEDS: World Language I | 3 | SEEDS: Effective Writing II | 3 |
| SEEDS: Effective Writing I | 3 | SEEDS: Political and Civic Life | 3 |
| SEEDS: Interactive Communication (Recommend LNGN 110) | 3 | LNGN or Free Elective | 3 |
| SEEDS: Quantitative Reasoning (Recommend LNGN 120) | 3 | |
| | 16 | | 15 |
| Second Year |
|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
|---|
| LNGN 220 | 3 | SEEDS Exploration 4 (Recommend Historical Thinking) | 3 |
| SEEDS Exploration 3 (Recommend Ethical Inquiry) | 3 | LNGN or Free Elective | 3 |
| LNGN or Free Elective | 3 | LNGN or Free Elective | 3 |
| LNGN or Free Elective | 3 | LNGN or Free Elective | 3 |
| LNGN or Free Elective | 3 | LNGN or Free Elective | 3 |
| | 15 | | 15 |
| Third Year |
|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
|---|
| LNGN 300 | 3 | LNGN 301 or 302 | 3 |
| LNGN 331 | 3 | LNGN 332 | 3 |
| LNGN or Free Elective | 3 | LNGN or Free Elective | 3 |
| LNGN or Free Elective | 3 | LNGN or Free Elective | 3 |
| LNGN or Free Elective | 2 | LNGN or Free Elective | 3 |
| | 14 | | 15 |
| Fourth Year |
|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
|---|
| LNGN 230 or 245 (one required for the major) | 3 | LNGN or Free Elective | 3 |
| LNGN or Free Elective | 3 | LNGN or Free Elective | 3 |
| LNGN or Free Elective | 3 | LNGN or Free Elective | 3 |
| LNGN or Free Elective | 3 | LNGN or Free Elective | 3 |
| LNGN or Free Elective | 3 | LNGN or Free Elective | 3 |
| | 15 | | 15 |
| Total Credits 120 |