Requirements for the MA - Linguistics include those established by the department. For information concerning university requirements, see the Academic Requirements section of this catalog.
Students have the option of completing the MA - Linguistics under one of two plans:
Completion of 30 units; approved thesis proposal and thesis. The thesis option allows a student to pursue research in an area of common interest to the student and a faculty member. A thesis proposal may grow out of a course or be developed in LING 298, and must be approved by the student's committee members.
Completion of 30 units; passing of a comprehensive examination.
Students should consult with the advisor for elective course work selection.
| Course Requirements | |||
| Core Courses | 18 | ||
| LING 113, LING 114, LING 201, LING 202A, LING 203 and LING 213 (or equivalent) | |||
| Additional Courses | 12 | ||
| Plan A (with Thesis) | 12 | ||
| LING 299 (6) and two electives (6) | |||
| Plan B (without Thesis) | 12 | ||
| Four electives (12) | |||
| Total Units: | 30 | ||