Linguistics (BA or BS)

Program Overview

The Linguistics program at the University of Connecticut offers two joint majors: Linguistics and Philosophy (BA) and Linguistics and Psychology (BA). Both majors require a minimum of four courses from each department at the 2000 level or above. The program provides a strong foundation in both linguistics and either philosophy or psychology, preparing students for a variety of careers.

Program Outline

Linguistics (BA or BS) at the University of Connecticut

Degree Overview

The Linguistics program at the University of Connecticut offers two joint majors:

• Linguistics and Philosophy (BA): This major explores the relationship between language and thought, combining courses in both Linguistics and Philosophy.
• Linguistics and Psychology (BA): This major focuses on the psychological processes underlying language, with courses in both Linguistics and Psychology.

Outline

Linguistics and Philosophy Joint Major (BA):

• Required courses:
• LING 3410Q: Semantics (3 credits)
• LING 3000Q: Introduction to Computational Linguistics (3 credits)
• or LING 3110: Experimental Linguistics (3 credits)
• At least two additional LING courses at the 2000 level or above (6 credits)
• PHIL 3241: Philosophy of Language (3 credits)
• At least three additional PHIL courses at the 2000 level or above (9 credits)
• Total Credits: 24

Linguistics and Psychology Joint Major (BA):

• Required courses:
• LING 2010Q: The Science of Linguistics (3 credits)
• LING 3000Q: Introduction to Computational Linguistics (3 credits)
• or LING 3110: Experimental Linguistics (3 credits)
• At least two other 2000-level or above LING courses (6 credits)
• PSYC 2100Q: Principles of Research in Psychology (4 credits)
• or PSYC 2100WQ: Principles of Research in Psychology (4 credits)
• PSYC 3500: The Psychology of Language (3 credits)
• Select two of the following: (6 credits)
• PSYC 2400: Developmental Psychology
• PSYC 2500: Learning
• PSYC 2501: Cognitive Psychology
• PSYC 3501: Sensation and Perception
• PSYC 3550W: Laboratory in Cognition
• PSYC 3552: Laboratory in Sensation and Perception
• Total Credits: 25

Other

• Students interested in Linguistics can consider forming their major group from courses in another field and using courses in linguistics for their related group.

Conclusion

The Linguistics program at the University of Connecticut offers two joint majors that combine the study of language with either philosophy or psychology. The program provides a strong foundation in both fields and prepares students for a variety of careers.