Master of Arts in Linguistics - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

The Master of Arts degree in linguistics provides post-baccalaureate instruction in current linguistic theory and in applying general linguistics to teaching language arts or to teaching English to non-native speakers. The degree is intended to accommodate students who have done previous work in linguistics as well as those who have had little exposure to the subject.

Admission is selective. The department will consider applicants who hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution and whose credentials, including transcripts and two letters of recommendation, give evidence of academic distinction. Applicants must explain, in a statement of purpose, their reasons for wishing to pursue graduate work in linguistics. Although an undergraduate major in linguistics is not a requirement for admission, applicants must demonstrate a knowledge of the basic principles of linguistics, as would be encountered in introductory linguistics courses.A grade point average of 3.00 (on a 4.00 scale) in undergraduate work is ordinarily the minimum standard for admission.