Linguistics
Language is a window into the mind. Linguistics provides an understanding of the human capacity to acquire, perceive, and produce language and of language's role in contemporary society.
Undergraduate Programs
The Department offers a Bachelor of Arts, a Bachelor of General Studies, and a minor in General Studies in Linguistics.
Graduate Programs
The Department offers a Master of Arts degree and a Ph.D. degree.Linguistics Stats
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Certificates
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Undergraduate degree options
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Graduate level degrees
Latest News
Thu, 04/30/2026
Congratulations to Dr. John Gluckman, the recipient of the 2026 Gene A. Budig Teaching Professorship Award. This award recognizes faculty in the social and behavioral sciences who demonstrate an outstanding commitment to excellence in teaching. ...
Wed, 04/29/2026
Lillianna Lamagna, a first year MA student, was awarded a summer research scholarship from Graduate Studies at KU. She will continue her research on "Sociolinguistics Perspectives from Asian/American Kansans" with her advisor, Dr. Lacey Wade. Congratulations Lillianna! ...
