Graduate Program
The Department of Linguistics and Oriental
Languages offers graduate study leading to the Master of Arts degree in
linguistics. The interdisciplinary program provides broad educational
opportunities through three specializations: 1) General Linguistics, for
those planning to pursue a doctorate in theoretical areas (e.g., syntax or
phonology) or for those who plan to work in a language-related field in
industry or education; 2) ESL/Applied, for students planning to pursue a
doctorate in applied linguistics, or intending to teach or design
curriculum for ESL/EFL classrooms; 3) computational linguistics, for
those planning a career in business or industry in computational
linguistics, or a doctorate in this area. In addition to completing
coursework for one of the specializations and demonstrating proficiency in
a foreign language, students are required to submit a thesis (Plan A) or
pass a comprehensive examination (Plan B). All students who complete the
required program will receive a Master of Arts degree in linguistics. If
requested, the department will provide a letter designating a student's
specialization for purposes of employment or application for further
study.
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