M.A. in Bilingualism and Applied Linguistics
Admission Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in the U.S. or proof of equivalent education in a foreign institution.
- Undergraduate degree or satisfactory subject preparation in linguistics, a language, or a related field resulting in a satisfactory grade point average (GPA). (If there is a question of sufficient background, a program of leveling courses not to exceed 12 hours will be arrived at in consultation with the graduate advisor.)
- Competency in both Spanish and English (for Hispanic linguistics only).
- Applicants from countries where English is not the first language are required to demonstrate English proficiency. Please consult the graduate school website for required scores.
- Three letters of recommendation.
- A brief (two- to three-page) personal statement of purpose.
Thesis and Non-Thesis options and hours
There are one thesis and two non-thesis tracks. Each student must pursue one of these tracks. The thesis track requires LING 5398 and LING 5399, in addition to the requirements of nine (9) core hours and 21 elective hours. The thesis will be presented in an open defense. One non-thesis track involves an extended paper/project, which will be presented in an open defense. This track requires LING 5397, in addition to the requirements of nine (9) core hours and 24 elective hours. The second non-thesis track involves extended coursework, requiring nine (9) core hours and 27 elective hours. Under this track, there will be a final open oral and/or written examination in the candidate’s chosen primary area of study. In more detail, the requirements for each degree track, including the concentration possibilities mentioned above, are as follows:
Degree Plan
Required Credits: 36
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MA in Bilingualism and Applied Linguistics (All courses require a grade of C or better) | ||
| Required Courses: | ||
| LING 5301 | Principles of Ling Analysis | 3 |
| LING 5348 | Second Language Acquisition | 3 |
| LING 5388 | Bilingualism | 3 |
| LING 5395 | Research Methods in Ling | 3 |
| Other Electives: | ||
| Select a track below | ||
| Thesis Track | ||
| LING 5398 | Thesis * | 3 |
| LING 5399 | Thesis * | 3 |
| 18 additional hours of graduate linguistic courses | 18 | |
| Research Project Track | ||
| LING 5397 | Extended Research Project ** | 3 |
| 21 additional hours of graduate linguistic courses | 21 | |
| Exam Track | ||
| 24 additional hours of graduate linguistics courses | 24 | |
| Total Hours | 36 | |
- *
Can count a second time as elective
- **
Can count a third time as elective
Graduate Linguistics (LING) Courses
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| LING 5107 | Seminar-Spec Topics Linguistic | 1 |
| LING 5308 | Second Language Teaching | 3 |
| LING 5309 | Generative Syntax | 3 |
| LING 5310 | Pedagogical Issues in Engl Str | 3 |
| LING 5319 | English Historical Linguistics | 3 |
| LING 5331 | Teaching Second Lang Comp | 3 |
| LING 5348 | Second Language Acquisition | 3 |
| LING 5370 | Study in Language | 3 |
| LING 5373 | Linguistic Variation | 3 |
| LING 5374 | Language Testing | 3 |
| LING 5381 | Spanish Phonetics & Phonology | 3 |
| LING 5385 | Spanish Historical Linguistics | 3 |
| LING 5388 | Bilingualism | 3 |
| LING 5389 | Problems In Language Instruct | 3 |
| LING 5397 | Extended Research Project | 3 |