Fullerton,
CA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Linguistics - Applied Linguistics in Fullerton United States | California State University, Fullerton
California State University, Fullerton
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Fullerton United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
14,304
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
Linguistics explores the nature of language. Similar to other fast-evolving disciplines, it defies easy categorization within conventional academic boundaries. As part of the humanities, linguistics examines the historical evolution of specific languages or language groups. When approached as a social science, it connects with anthropology by analyzing language as a cultural element, or with psychology through phonetic studies. It can even be viewed as a natural science, intersecting with acoustics in physics and anatomical/physiological studies in biology. Practically applied, linguistics has diverse uses ranging from language education and speech pathology to software development. Fundamentally, linguistics also stands as a formal science, sharing ties with mathematics and logic.
The English Master's program enables students to deepen their expertise through comprehensive study of literature and language. This program equips learners to conduct nuanced textual analysis, refine writing techniques, engage in scholarly research, and acquire professional competencies for diverse career paths. It benefits current secondary educators, aspiring community college instructors, those pursuing writing/publishing careers, and students planning advanced graduate studies.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
You are eligible to apply as a graduate student if you have earned a degree equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree.
You must have completed a four-year college course of study and hold an acceptable baccalaureate degree from an institution accredited by a regional accrediting association or an equivalent academic preparation before enrollment in the program.
Be in good academic standing at the last college or university attended.
Official Transcripts are required from the university where the bachelor's degree is earned. Submit a word-for-word certified English translation along with the Official original-language transcripts.
Have earned a cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.5 from the last degree completed by the candidate or have attained a grade-point average of at least 2.5 (A=4.0) in the last 60 semester (90 quarter) units attempted.
Above average class standing at an internationally accredited college or university: the equivalent of at least a 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale is recommended.
TOEFL pBT-550, TOEFL iBT - 80, IELTS - 6.5
You must have completed a four-year college course of study and hold an acceptable baccalaureate degree from an institution accredited by a regional accrediting association or an equivalent academic preparation before enrollment in the program.
Be in good academic standing at the last college or university attended.
Official Transcripts are required from the university where the bachelor's degree is earned. Submit a word-for-word certified English translation along with the Official original-language transcripts.
Have earned a cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.5 from the last degree completed by the candidate or have attained a grade-point average of at least 2.5 (A=4.0) in the last 60 semester (90 quarter) units attempted.
Above average class standing at an internationally accredited college or university: the equivalent of at least a 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale is recommended.
TOEFL pBT-550, TOEFL iBT - 80, IELTS - 6.5
Tuition
USD
14,304