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Linguistics and Language Development Department

MA - Linguistics

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:

Plan A (with Thesis)

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.

Plan B (without Thesis)

Completion of 30 units; passing of a comprehensive examination.

Students should consult with the advisor for elective course work selection.


Course Requirements

Core Courses18
LING 113, LING 114, LING 201, LING 202A, LING 203 and LING 213 (or equivalent)
Additional Courses12
Plan A (with Thesis)12
LING 299 (6) and two electives (6)
Plan B (without Thesis)12
Four electives (12)

Total Units:30