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.

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 Research1
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 Teaching3
LING F450Language Policy and Planning3
LING F482Seminar in Linguistics3
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 3
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

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.

Concentration

 Second Language Acquisition Teacher Education

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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Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes are measurable statements that describe knowledge or skills achieved by students upon completion of the program.

Students graduating from 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