Program Overview
Linguistics Degree
Overview
The University of North Texas offers a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Linguistics, a comprehensive program that immerses students in the study of language and its evolution in form, structure, and context.
Program Details
- Program Type: Major
- Format: On Campus
- Estimated Time to Complete: 4 years
- Credit Hours: 120
Program Description
The Linguistics degree provides students with a strong foundation in the core areas of phonetics, phonology, morphology, and syntax, exposing them to the limits and extent of language structure. A major goal of the program is to stimulate student curiosity about language and cultural diversity.
Requirements
- Tuition & Aid: Information available upon request
- How to Apply: Information available upon request
Why Earn a Linguistics Degree?
The Department of Linguistics offers a collaborative environment for developing innovative curricula that incorporate research on language with database design and management, text mining, computational and quantitative methods in linguistics, and natural language processing.
Marketable Skills
- Data management and database structure
- Analyzing and annotating language data
- Project planning and implementation
- Analytic capabilities
- Creation and computational analysis of language corpora
Linguistics Degree Highlights
- The Linguistics Colloquium Series provides opportunities to meet top researchers in the field and gain new perspectives.
- Students can discuss the latest trends in language as members of the Student Linguistics Association of North Texas (SLANT).
- Students learn in-demand software and programming skills with state-of-the-art technology.
- UNT Linguistics is supported by an active linguistics research community with ties across campus and with local, national, and international communities.
- Students have flexible degree programs and can choose a concentration in Teaching English in the Global Context or Computational Linguistics.
What Can You Do With a Linguistics Degree?
A degree in Linguistics allows students to explore careers in:
- Artificial intelligence
- Computer speech recognition
- Computer text recognition
- Education and educational research
- Preserving native languages
- Teaching English as a Second Language
- Translation/interpretation
Positions may also be available in basic and applied research in medicine, law, marketing, and government.
Linguistics Degree Courses
- Phonetics and Phonology: The Sound Patterns of Language (3 hrs)
- Discourse Analysis: Talking and Telling (3 hrs)
- The Language of Now: Pop Culture, Technology, and Society (3 hrs)
- Communication Across Species (3 hrs)
- Migration and Language Contact (3 hrs)
- Language and Society (3 hrs)
University of North Texas Summary
Overview:
The University of North Texas (UNT) is a public research university located in Denton, Texas. It is a large institution with nearly 47,000 students, making it a top choice for career readiness in Texas. UNT offers a wide range of academic programs, including bachelor's, master's, and doctorate degrees, as well as certificates.
Services Offered:
UNT provides a variety of services to its students, including:
MyUNT:
A portal for accessing student information, grades, and other resources.CANVAS:
An online learning platform for accessing course materials and submitting assignments.Student Email:
An email account for communication with faculty, staff, and other students.UNT Directory:
A directory for finding contact information for faculty, staff, and departments.Libraries:
Access to extensive library resources, including books, journals, and databases.Financial Aid:
A variety of financial aid options, including scholarships, grants, and loans.Student Life:
A wide range of student organizations, clubs, and activities.Campus Map:
An interactive map of the campus, including buildings, parking lots, and other points of interest.Jobs at UNT:
A job board for students seeking on-campus employment.Student Life and Campus Experience:
UNT offers a vibrant and diverse campus experience with a wide range of opportunities for students to get involved. Students can participate in:
Student organizations:
Over 400 student organizations, including academic, cultural, and social clubs.Athletics:
The Mean Green athletic program, which competes in NCAA Division I.Campus events:
A variety of events throughout the year, including concerts, lectures, and festivals.Community engagement:
Opportunities to volunteer in the local community.Key Reasons to Study There:
Academic Excellence:
UNT offers a wide range of academic programs, with many ranked among the nation's top 100.Affordability:
UNT provides significant financial aid to students, making it a more affordable option for many.Quality of Life:
Located in Denton, a vibrant college town, UNT offers a safe and enjoyable campus environment.Academic Programs:
UNT offers over 100 academic programs across a variety of disciplines, including:
Arts and Design:
Visual arts, music, theatre, dance, and more.Business and Industry:
Accounting, finance, marketing, management, and more.Communications and Media:
Journalism, public relations, advertising, and more.Data Analytics and Information:
Computer science, information technology, and more.Education:
Elementary education, secondary education, special education, and more.Health and Wellness:
Nursing, health sciences, and more.Humanities and Social Sciences:
History, English, psychology, sociology, and more.Music and Performing Arts:
Music performance, music education, theatre arts, and more.Public Service:
Criminal justice, political science, social work, and more.STEM:
Biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, engineering, and more.Other:
- UNT is a designated Tree Campus Higher Education institution by the Arbor Day Foundation.
- UNT has been named one of the safest college campuses in the nation by Alarms.org for four consecutive years.
- UNT is a top college for students graduating with the least debt, according to U.S. News & World Report.
- UNT is a top college for enrolling transfer students, according to U.S. News & World Report.
- UNT has been named one of America's Top Colleges by Forbes for 16 consecutive years.
- UNT is located in Denton, which has been ranked as the 7th best college town in the nation by 247WallSt.com.
