Program Overview

Linguistics Graduate Program

The Linguistics Graduate Program at UC Davis offers advanced knowledge of structural/theoretical linguistics, second language acquisition and development, bilingualism and multilingualism, and formal and descriptive linguistics. The program provides both a Ph.D. and a M.A. degree.

Program Overview

• The Ph.D. program is supported by a wide array of faculty and encompasses numerous research areas.
• The program distinguishes itself from other UC campuses by offering an area of emphasis in second language acquisition and development, or SLAD.
• Other possible areas of emphasis include language and society, language and mind/brain, and language structure and theory.
• The M.A. program prepares students to teach English to speakers of other languages and provides them with a strong background in formal and descriptive linguistics.

Graduate Program Requirements

• Full requirements can be viewed in the program's documentation.

Program Details

• The program offers a Doctor of Philosophy and a Master of Arts degree.
• Students gain advanced knowledge in various areas of linguistics, including structural/theoretical linguistics, second language acquisition and development, bilingualism and multilingualism, and formal and descriptive linguistics.
• The program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of linguistics and prepare them for careers in research, teaching, and other fields related to linguistics.