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Degree Requirements

Students must complete the General Education and other degree requirements applicable to the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences and an additional 36 or 39 units of major coursework depending on the year admitted (admit terms Fall 2022 and later require 39 units). Consult our online program guide for more information about the degree and courses.

Core (15-18 units)

The remaining Core courses should be taken after LING 201 with the exception of LING 320, which does not have LING 201 as a prerequisite. If you want to know where to start, start with LING/PSY 201 (in-person or online).

LING/PSY 201 - Introduction to Linguistics

The remaining Core courses should be taken after LING 201 with the exception LING 320. 

LING 300 - Introduction to Syntax
LING 314 - Phonetics
LING 315 - Introduction to Phonology
LING 320 - Language and Social Issues
LING 364 - Introduction to Formal Semantics

Emphasis-Specific Courses (15 units)

See an advisor to discuss requirements and course options for your chosen track. Each track has required and elective courses:

  • General Linguistics (GELE) - ideal for students who want breadth
  • Linguistics & Languages (LILA) - ideal for students who love learning languages
  • Academic/Professional Linguistics (APLI) - ideal for students who are preparing for grad school or want extra depth