Program Overview
Applied Linguistics, Major
Overview
A Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in applied linguistics from Wichita State provides students with the critical thinking and quantitative skills for success in the classroom and beyond. Graduates work in fields as diverse as translation, interpreting, teaching, publishing, national security, international affairs, forensics, medicine, finance, and market research.
Applied Learning
At Wichita State, applied learning is everything. Every degree offered has a guaranteed applied learning or research experience built right into it, equipping students with the relevant skills and experience to make them workforce-ready before graduation.
Admission to the Program
To be admitted into the Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, students must first be admitted to Wichita State.
Curriculum
The major in applied linguistics offers students three concentrations:
- General linguistics
- Speech pathology and communication sciences
- Computer science and data science
A departmental honors track is also available for this major.
Careers
This degree enables students to specialize in the subfield of linguistics and offers the necessary skill sets to find job placements in the industry or pursue graduate studies. As an academic field, linguistics has seen tremendous growth and is currently at the forefront of interdisciplinary research in artificial intelligence, data science, computer science, speech pathology, natural language processing, and marketing and branding strategies.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
A Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in applied linguistics from Wichita State provides students with the critical thinking and quantitative skills for success in the classroom and beyond. Graduates work in fields as diverse as translation, interpreting, teaching, publishing, national security, international affairs, forensics, medicine, finance and market research.
Careers:
This degree enables students to specialize in the subfield of linguistics and offers the necessary skill sets to find job placements in the industry or pursue graduate studies. As an academic field, linguistics has seen tremendous growth and is currently at the forefront of interdisciplinary research in artificial intelligence, data science, computer science, speech pathology, natural language processing, and marketing and branding strategies.
Other:
The major in applied linguistics offers students three concentrations: general linguistics, speech pathology and communication sciences, and computer science and data science. A departmental honors track is also available for this major.
Entry Requirements:
To be admitted into the Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, you must first be admitted to Wichita State. For WSU's admission requirements, and to apply, click the link below.
