Linguistics M.A.
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The minimum grade for a course to be accepted toward any requirement is C. Individual programs may require higher grades for specific courses.
MASTER OF ARTS - LINGUISTICS
- Students seeking a Master of Arts in Linguistics at the University of Montana complete a 36-credit-hour program of study.
- Thesis and comprehensive exam options are available.
- Any student may elect to pursue the comprehensive exam option.
- Students wishing to pursue the thesis option must submit a thesis proposal draft in their second semester and a final thesis proposal before the start of the following fall semester. Students whose proposals are approved may then elect to pursue the thesis option.
Required Coursework
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete all of the following courses: | ||
| LING 571 | Phonetics and Phonology | 3 |
| LING 572 | Syntax | 3 |
| or LING 589 | Morphology | |
| Complete two of the following courses: | 6 | |
| Language and Culture | ||
| Historical Linguistics | ||
| Linguistic Field Methods | ||
| NA Indigenous Language and Linguistics | ||
| Thesis or Comprehensive Exam Options | ||
| Complete one of the following options: | 18-24 | |
Thesis Option | ||
Complete two semesters of one of the following courses (6 credits): | ||
| Seminar | ||
| Seminar in Linguistics | ||
Complete 4 elective courses chosen in consultation with your advisor (12 credits). | ||
| Thesis (6 credits) | ||
Comprehensive Exam Option | ||
Complete three semesters of one of the following courses (9 credits): | ||
| Seminar | ||
| Seminar in Linguistics | ||
Complete 5 elective courses chosen in consultation with your advisor (15 credits). | ||
Complete a comprehensive exam | ||
| Total Hours | 30-36 | |