Linguistics, Applied M.A.

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Minimum Requirements for Applied Linguistics M.A.: 30 credits

Concentrations: Language in Society, Second Language Acquisition Teacher Education

Credits
General University Requirements
Complete the graduate general university requirements.
Master’s Degree Requirements
Complete the master's degree requirements.
As part of the master's degree requirements, complete the following:
LING F698Non-thesis Research/Project6
or LING F699 Thesis
Applied Linguistics Program Requirements
Complete the following:
LING F600Research Methods for Applied Linguistics3
LING F602Second Language Acquisition3
LING F650Language Policy and Planning3
Electives
Complete 9 credits of committee-approved electives9
Concentration
Complete one of the following:6
Language in Society
Second Language Acquisition Teacher Education
Total Credits30

Elective Courses

This is a non-exhaustive list of possible electives.

Credits
ED F601Introduction to Applied Social Science Research 13
ED F670Developing Literacy: ECE-12 13
ED F673Literacy in the Content Area 13
ED F683Instruction and Assessment in Literacy 13
LING F441Topics in Linguistics 23
LING/FL F451English Second Language Teaching Practicum 23
LING F602Second Language Acquisition3
LING F603Phonetics and Phonology3
LING F604Morphology and Syntax3
LING F610Theory and Methods of Second Language Teaching3
LING F611Second Language Materials and Assessment3
LING F631Field Methods in Descriptive Linguistics I3
LING F650Language Policy and Planning3
1

Students pursuing post-certification endorsement in second language acquisition, bilingual education and literacy must complete ED F601, ED F670, ED F673 and ED F683.

2

Per Graduate School rules, up to 6 credits of committee-approved elective credit at the F400 level may be counted toward a graduate degree. 

Concentrations

Language in Society

Credits
Language in Society Concentration Requirements
Complete the following:
LING F640Linguistic Anthropology: Language, Thought and Action3
LING F685Discourse in Society: Analyzing Language in Social Context 3
Total Credits6

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
or ED F683 Instruction and Assessment in Literacy
Total Credits6

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Admission Requirements

Complete the following general university admission requirements for graduate programs:

  1. Submit an application for admission

  2. Submit official transcripts

  3. Official test results: GRE scores are neither required nor considered for this program

  4. Submit resume/curriculum vitae

  5. Submit statement of academic goals

  6. Submit 3 letters of recommendation​

International Students: Please consult UAF’s most recent application requirements regarding English language proficiency.

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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.

Language in Society Concentration

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
LING F602203LING F600203
LING F640223Program Elective3
Program Elective3Program Elective3
 9 9
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
LING F650203LING F698 or F699206
LING F685223 
 6 6
Total Credits 30

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

Second Language Acquisition Teacher Education Concentration

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
LING F602203LING F600203
Program Elective3LING F610223
Program Elective3Program Elective3
 9 9
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
LING F611 or ED F683223LING F698 or F699206
LING F650203 
 6 6
Total Credits 30

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:

  • 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