The Department of Linguistics
The Department of Linguistics offers an M.A. in Linguistics with an option in General Linguistics and an option in Teaching English as a Second Language. At California State University, Fresno, students may also get a Master of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies with a focus on Computational Linguistics or Cognitive Science. Department faculty will assist students in planning such a program. For specific requirements, see Degree Requirements below; for general requirements see Division of Graduate Studies.
The Master of Arts degree program in Linguistics assumes a baccalaureate degree major in an appropriate field and at least three upper-division courses in linguistics as prerequisites. Graduate students are required to complete at least 31 units of courses with a minimum of 22 units of graduate level courses, and to pass a comprehensive examination or complete project or a thesis.
Classified Standing for Linguistics, MA (General Linguistics Option)
Students who do not already have a sufficient background in linguistics need to take upper-division linguistics courses to obtain classified standing in the department. These include LING 139 , LING 142 , LING 143 , LING 148 , LING 165 .
Graduate Level Writing Competence. Before advancement to candidacy, students must also satisfy the Graduate Writing Skills Requirement. This requirement is met by submission and approval of a sample of scholarly writing after admission to the Linguistics program, such as a term paper or thesis/project proposal. See Graduate Program Coordinator for more information
(See also Admission to Graduate Standing, Advancement to Candidacy, and Program Requirements.)