Bachelor of Arts in English - Language and Linguistics

The Language and Linguistics Concentration provides students with the tools necessary to investigate language. Students confront the questions theories and methods of exploring language as a system. In addition to the theoretical nature of language study students explore the real life implications of language for literature English as a Second Language ESL composition language development and the social dimensions of language and linguistics. The English Department allows you to write a degree program that will help you reach your career goals as you choose one of our six undergraduate concentrations African American Literature Creative Writing ESL Language and Linguistics Literature and Professional Writing.

All students both freshmen and transfer must apply online for admission undergraduate students. Review application deadlines. Freshman admission is competitive and based upon a comprehensive review of the students academic record. The primary factors include the high school secondary grade point average and demonstrated English proficiency.Transfer admission is competitive and based upon the cumulative grade point average of all previously attended colleges universities international and domestic. Your cumulative GPA must be at least a 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale for consideration. Demonstrated English proficiency is also required of all international applicants.Pay the non-refundable undergraduate application fee of USD 50.Applicants should upload a copy of their official international transcript or marks sheet high school secondary or college university to their application portal.Admission Requirements by CountryThe Office of Undergraduate Admission and Orientation will conduct an initial assessment of your international transcriptmarks sheet for admissions review. Receipt of official transcriptmarks sheet will be required prior to enrollment.After the application fee has been paid and all high school or college transcripts have been uploaded review of the undergraduate application will begin. While the review period may vary on average applicants will be notified by email of a decision within 5-7 business days.