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Earning a Bachelor of Arts in linguistics involves completing 36-46 units, varying by chosen specialization, along with General Education prerequisites, specific course/skill mandates, and elective courses to reach the minimum 120 units needed for the degree.
All program tracks provide foundational knowledge about human language's structure and characteristics. The Computational Linguistics specialization, offered jointly with Computer Science, equips students with core software development skills for natural language processing applications.
Linguistics explores humanity's unique linguistic capabilities. As the defining trait of our species, language forms the foundation of civilization, culture, scientific progress, and all distinctive human accomplishments. Consequently, examining language's essence is crucial to understanding human nature.
Linguistics scholars examine language's structure, diversity, universal patterns, acquisition across life stages, historical evolution, and societal functions. Research explores cognitive processing of language, its relationship to other mental faculties, and practical applications in education, technology, and various disciplines.
Have graduated from high school (earning a high school diploma), have earned a Certificate of General Education Development (GED) or have passed the California High School Proficiency Examination (CHSPE)
English language Score: TOEFL – 61 iBT, or IELTS – 6.0 or with 5.5 Band score in each section, or ELS Language Centers - Level 112, or Pearson's Test of English – 45. Application Deadlines: Fall - July 1 and Spring - November 1.