Master's Degree
Graduates of our master linguistics program routinely credit our dedicated faculty as the feature they love most about our curriculum. Passionate, personable and knowledgeable experts lead classes and research opportunities, giving you a competitive edge when it comes to seeking or advancing your career with a linguistics degree.
OU's master’s in linguistics degree enables you to succeed in a broad range of careers because it provides you with skills that are valued in many industries, including research, communication, data analysis and many others. Not only will you gain the versatile talents you need to succeed in your job with a linguistics degree, but you will also be ready to take your education even further by pursuing a Ph.D.
Our linguistics program readies you to work in a variety of positions, including:
To be eligible for the graduate linguistics program, you must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Your undergraduate degree does not have to be in linguistics, but you must demonstrate knowledge of the basic principles of it.
If you qualify for admission, you'll complete 36 graduate credit hours which culminate in either a master linguistics thesis or graduate research project. Most students complete the linguistics program in two to three years.
Once you complete core linguistics coursework, you choose an area of specialization in consultation with your graduate coordinator, including:
Proficiency in one foreign language is required for the graduate linguistics program.
Graduate Certificate in K12 Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) requirements
Graduate Certificate in Teaching English as Second Language
Not sure if the M.A. in Linguistics is right for you? Check out these other graduate degree programs at Oakland, and contact our admissions team to discuss your options.
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