Linguistics Graduate Programs
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Graduate Programs
Our M.A. & Ph.D. programs in Linguistics requires the students to develop a solid understanding of the core areas of the discipline in addition to an in-depth specialty in one of the many areas available through the research interests of the faculty. Areas of special strength in the graduate program include phonetics, phonology, syntax, psycholinguistics, neurolinguistics, first language acquisition, second language acquisition, semantics, and the study of indigenous languages. The student will work with their academic advisor to devise a course of study that best suits the student's research interests.![Donald Gong in Neuro Lab](/sites/linguistics/files/images/2022/Donald%20Neuro%20Lab_0.jpg)
Admissions
Applications to the M.A. & Ph.D. programs in Linguistics may only be submitted electronically. The deadline of application for Fall admission is December 1. We do not offer Spring admission. Complete applications are reviewed in January and admission decisions are typically communicated in February. Consult the online application checklist for updates on the status of your application.![Henry Pratt at PhonConf 27 at Washington University in St. Louis](/sites/linguistics/files/images/2022/Henry%20Pratt%20at%20PhonConf%20at%20WU%20in%20St.%20Louis_smaller.jpg)
Curriculum
Our M.A. & Ph.D. programs in Linguistics require the student to develop a solid understanding of the core areas of the discipline in addition to an in-depth specialty in one of the many areas available through the research interests of the faculty. Areas of special strength in the graduate program include phonetics, phonology, syntax, psycholinguistics, neurolinguistics, first language acquisition, second language acquisition, semantics, and the study of indigenous languages. The student will work with their academic advisor to devise a course of study that best suits the student's research interests.![Lilac Lane and Jayhawk Blvd Street Sign](/sites/linguistics/files/images/2022/LilacLane_JayhawkBlvdSign.jpg)
Advising
Before enrolling for their second semester of graduate work, each student should select an advisor who will help the student plan a course of study.![Morgan Robertson at MidPhon 27 Conf at Washington University in St. Louis](/sites/linguistics/files/images/2022/Morgan%20at%20MidPhon%20Conf%20at%20WU%20in%20St%20Louis_smaller.jpg)