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
2
Graduate level degrees
Latest News
Wed, 10/28/2026
Dr. John Gluckman was presented with the Ned N. Fleming Trust Award during Tuesday’s award ceremony with the Chancellor at the Jayhawk Welcome Center. One of KU’s most competitive honors, this award recognizes excellence in teaching. Congratulations, Dr. Gluckman! ...
Wed, 09/23/2026
Why everyone has an accent, even if you live in Kansas: Research by KU professors Drs. Jeff Holliday and Lacey Wade has been covered by both KU news and KSN!
