Norfolk,
VA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Applied Linguistics - Sociolinguistics in Norfolk United States | Old Dominion University
Old Dominion University
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Norfolk United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
25,900
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Master of Arts (M.A.) in Applied Linguistics equips students for advanced graduate studies or careers teaching in universities, corporate settings, private institutions, and adult education programs both domestically and internationally. This program also addresses the language learning requirements of non-native speakers. The Sociolinguistics concentration examines how language functions within diverse social and cultural environments. Through coursework covering dialect diversity, conversational patterns, and cultural linguistics, students develop expertise in gathering, examining, and understanding linguistic information—valuable competencies for academic investigation, corporate sectors, educational fields, legal systems, and community language research.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
In addition to general University admission requirements, applicants must have a grade point average of 3.0 or better, and must have taken some upper-level English, linguistics, or foreign language courses. The Graduate Record Examination (GRE), General Test is optional. Applicants must also submit a sample of scholarly writing, statement of purpose, and two letters of recommendation. International students must submit scores from the TOEFL iBT, (88 for regular admission and 80 for provisional admission), from the TOEFL PBT (570 for regular admission and 550 for provisional admission) or from IELTS Academic Module (6.5 or higher), a sample of scholarly writing, statement of purpose, and two letters of recommendation, both of which should also address the applicant's proficiency in English. After 12 hours of graduate work, international students must meet the language proficiency requirement for regular admission if admitted provisionally. Applications submitted after the deadlines will be considered for review but admission for the desired semester is not guaranteed.
Tuition
USD
25,900