Linguistics B.A.

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Minimum Requirements for Linguistics B.A.: 120 credits

Students must earn a C- grade or better in each course.

Credits
General University Requirements
Complete the general university requirements.
General Education Requirements
Complete the general education requirements.35-40
As part of the general education requirements, complete two semesters of a single foreign, sign or Alaska Native language. 1
B.A. Degree Requirements
Complete the B.A. degree requirements.37
Linguistics Program Requirements
Complete the following:
Four semesters (or equivalent) of a foreign, Alaska Native or American Sign language. The language chosen may be different from that used to meet GER above. 112-16
ENGL F318Modern English Grammar3
LING F101XNature of Language3
LING F318Introduction to Phonetics and Phonology3
LING F320Introduction to Morphosyntax3
LING F441Topics in Linguistics3
LING F482Seminar in Linguistics 23
Complete 13-15 credits of department-approved elective courses, 9 credits of which must be upper-division. 313-15
Electives
General Electives0-5
Total Credits120-126
1

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

2

Fulfills the baccalaureate capstone requirement.

3

Approved electives include any LING course not used above, ANL F251X, ANL F315, ANL F316, ENGL F462,  ENGL/LING A467 (offered by UAA) or any course taken as part of one of the following recommended minors: Anthropology, Speech Language Pathology, Teaching English as a Second or Other Language (TESOL), Global Languages and Literatures, Alaska Native Languages, American Sign Language.

NOTE: Courses taken through the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) or the University of Alaska Southeast (UAS) will be treated as transfer credit upon completion. While these courses may apply to degree requirements, they may not automatically count toward the financial aid enrollment status for federal financial aid. Additional documentation may be required. Students should consult with their advisor and the Financial Aid Office before enrolling.

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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 F111X3LS F101X151
General Education Requirement - Humanities203General Education Requirement - Social Sciences3
General Education Requirement - Mathematics3General Education Requirement - Additional Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences204
General Education Requirement - Social Sciences3General Elective1
Degree Requirement - Alaska Native-themed3Complete one of the following:13
 
 
 
 Complete one of the following:13
 
 
 
 
 15 15
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
LING F101X203ENGL F200X (*)233
General Education Requirement - Arts3ENGL F31820,253
General Education Requirement - Natural Sciences4General Education Requirement - Natural Sciences4
Degree Requirement - Humanities204Degree Requirement - Humanities204
Minor Course3General Elective1
 17 15
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
Degree Requirement - Ethics253LING F31820,253
Degree Requirement - Humanities or Social Sciences203Degree Requirement - Humanities or Social Sciences203
Degree Requirement - Social Sciences3Program Elective253
Program Elective253Minor Course3
General Elective253Minor Course3
 15 15
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
LING F32020,253LING F44120,253
Degree Requirement - Social Sciences3LING F48220,21,253
Program Elective253Program Elective253
Minor Course3Program Elective253
General Elective1Minor Course253
 13 15
Total Credits 120

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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Program Learning Outcomes

Program 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