Linguistics B.A./Applied Linguistics M.A. Combined Degrees

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Minimum Requirements for Linguistics B.A./Applied Linguistics M.A. Degree: 138 credits

Concentration: Second Language Acquisition Teacher Education

Students must satisfy the General University Requirements for minimum grades for the respective B.A. or M.A. program (major) requirements.

Students must earn a C- grade or better in each course for the B.A.

Credits
General University Requirements
Complete the general university requirements.
General Education Requirements
Complete the general education requirements.37-40
As part of the general education requirements, complete the following:
Two semesters of a single foreign or Alaska Native language. 1
B.A. Degree Requirements
Complete the B.A. degree requirements. 222
Linguistics Program Requirements
Complete the following:
Four semesters (or equivalent) of a foreign, Alaska Native or American Sign language. The language chosen must be different from that used to meet GER above. 112-16
ENGL F318Modern English Grammar3
LING F101XNature of Language3
LING F302Introduction to Second Language Acquisition3
LING F315English Language for Second Language Teaching3
LING F318Introduction to Phonetics and Phonology3
LING F320Introduction to Morphosyntax3
LING F441Topics in Linguistics3
LING F451English Second Language Teaching Practicum3
or FL F451 Foreign Language Teaching Practicum
LING F481Seminar in Applied Linguistic Research 31
Any elective course in LING or approved by faculty committee3
General University Requirements
Complete the graduate general university requirements.
Master’s Degree Requirements
Complete the master's degree requirements.
Applied Linguistics Program Requirements
Complete the following:
LING F410Theory and Methods of Second Language Teaching 53
LING F450Language Policy and Planning 53
LING F482Seminar in Linguistics 53
LING F600Research Methods for Applied Linguistics3
LING F602Second Language Acquisition3
Any F600-level elective course in LING or approved by faculty committee3
LING F698Non-thesis Research/Project6
or LING F699 Thesis
Concentration
Complete the following:6
Second Language Acquisition Teacher Education 4
Electives
General Electives2-9
Total Credits138
1

It is recommended that at least one of the languages be other than an Indo-European Language.

2

Except for the minor complex. A minor complex is not required for an accelerated Master of Arts.

3

Fulfills the baccalaureate capstone requirement.

4

At this time, only the Second Language Acquisition Teacher Education concentration is available in the accelerated B.A./M.A. program. If you are interested in another focus, please see the M.A. in Applied Linguistics or contact the department directly.

5

9 credits will count towards both the graduate and undergraduate requirements, including LING F410, LING F450, LING F482.

Concentration

 Second Language Acquisition Teacher Education

Credits
Second Language Acquisition Teacher Education Concentration Requirements
Complete the following:
LING F610Theory and Methods of Second Language Teaching3
LING F611Second Language Materials and Assessment3
Total Credits6
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Admission Requirements

Students entering the accelerated master's in applied linguistics must:

  • be admitted into the B.A. in linguistics;
  • have completed a minimum of 24 credits toward the B.A. in linguistics, including LING F101X, LING F318, LING F320, LING F315, LING F302; and ENGL F318; 
  • have a minimum 3.0 GPA overall and a 3.5 GPA in linguistics;
  • obtain a letter of recommendation from a current linguistics faculty member who is willing to serve as chair of their graduate committee;
  • have junior standing.

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Roadmaps

Roadmaps provide suggested semester-by-semester study plans for programs and are based on full-time enrollment, unless otherwise specified.

  • This roadmap should be used in conjunction with regular academic advising sessions. All students are encouraged to meet with their advisor or mentor each semester.
  • Certain courses and milestones must be completed in the specified semester to ensure on-time graduation.
  • Transfer credits may affect the roadmap.
  • Requirements, course availability, and sequencing may change.
  • Courses marked with (*) are recommended.
First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
WRTG F111X13LS F101X151
General Education Requirement - Mathematics3General Education Requirement - Arts3
General Education Requirement - Natural Sciences4General Education Requirement - Natural Sciences4
Degree Requirement - Social Sciences3Program Elective - Language54
Program Elective - Language34General Elective1
 Complete one of the following:13
 
 
 
 17 16
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
LING F101X203ENGL F31820,253
General Education Requirement - Social Sciences3LING F30220,253
Degree Requirement - Social Sciences3General Education Requirement - Social Sciences3
Program Elective - Language124Degree Requirement - Alaska Native-themed3
Complete one of the following:13Program Elective - Language124
 
 
 
 
 16 16
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
LING F31520,253LING F31820,253
LING F45020,253Degree Requirement - Ethics253
Program Elective - Language143Program Elective - Language143
General Elective3General Elective3
General Elective3Complete one of the following:20,253
 
 
 15 15
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
LING F32020,253LING F44120,253
LING F41020,253LING F48220,253
LING F48120,251LING F60020,253
LING F60220,253LING F61022,253
Program Elective3General Elective3
Program Elective3 
 16 15
Fifth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
LING F698 or F69920,253LING F61122,253
General Elective3LING F698 or F69920,253
 6 6
Total Credits 138

Footnote Definitions

General Education Requirements Degree Requirements Program & Other Requirements
1--Communication 8--Alaska Native-themed 20--Program Requirement
2--Arts 9--Communication 21--Capstone Requirement
3--Humanities 10--Computation 22--Concentration Course
4--Social Sciences 11--Ethics 23--General Elective
5--Additional Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences 12--Humanities 24--Minor Course
6--Mathematics 13--Human Relations 25--Upper Division
7--Natural Sciences 14--Humanities or Social Sciences 26--Program Elective
15--Library & Information Research
16--Mathematics
17--Natural Sciences
18--Other
19--Social Sciences

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Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes are specific, measurable statements that define the knowledge and skills students will gain by the end of the program.

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  • Demonstrate an understanding of basic concepts and major movements within the field of linguistics
  • Focus on one area of interest within linguistics and write a final project exploring this area
  • Demonstrate a working knowledge of two languages other than English
  • Receive a well-rounded education that enables them to pursue a career related to their major field or to enter a graduate program of study
  • Communicate at a graduate level in oral and written form
  • Acquire a comprehensive understanding of their area of concentration including its current theoretical perspectives, and research methodologies
  • Produce professional reports and/or publishable papers
  • Independently design and conduct archival, laboratory and/or field research
  • Be satisfied that their training in linguistics provided useful skills for employment, and/or they will seek to continue their education at the graduate level, and/or they will be satisfied that their education has met other personal objectives