BA in Linguistics in College Park United States | University of Maryland, College Park

The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in linguistics offers undergraduates comprehensive training in both theoretical frameworks and cutting-edge experimental methodologies. At Maryland, linguistic studies incorporate diverse investigative approaches. These include analyzing individual language structures, examining cross-linguistic grammatical patterns, observing typical and atypical child language development, investigating cognitive language processing, and exploring neurological language representation. These multifaceted approaches collectively illuminate our core focus: understanding the universal human language capacity that binds Maryland Linguistics research. Our department's investigations encompass syntax, semantics, phonology, language development, computational approaches, psychological linguistics, and brain-language relationships. We actively encourage undergraduate involvement in faculty-led research initiatives, which proves particularly beneficial for students considering advanced academic pursuits. Such research engagement may also culminate in honors thesis opportunities for linguistics majors.