Certificate in Linguistics

About this programme

Programs and courses in Linguistics are administered by the Linguistics Coordinator. An undergraduate degree in linguistics provides opportunities to study the formal, functional and systemic nature of language and languages as both social and cognitive phenomena. Although a discipline in its own right, linguistics has cognate relationships with many disciplines, suggested by the interdisciplinary nature of many of the courses in the program. Faculty members from: The Bachelor of Arts (BA) is a well-established, foundational degree and requires the requirements listed below alongside general graduation requirements . A major in linguistics requires a minimum of thirty-nine (39) credit hours, including: A Concentration in linguistics requires a minimum of twenty-four (24) credit hours in linguistics including: A minor in linguistics requires a minimum of twenty-four (24) credit hours in linguistics including: The Certificate in Linguistics provides an opportunity to explore the structure and function of languages and how their systematic nature makes human communication possible. The Certificate in Linguistics is designed to provide a foundation in linguistics to complement study in related fields, such as: The program consists of thirty (30) credit hours and is intended primarily for students already holding degrees in any discipline. Admission to the certificate program requires a formal application for admission. Students taking the certificate while completing a bachelor’s degree must obtain official approval of the Coordinator for Linguistics. Students majoring