Extend the value of your degree with a minor
Applied Linguistics has strong connections to many fields, including social sciences, English, international studies, social work, language study, computer science, speech and hearing, and more. Leveraging those connections, a minor in Applied Linguistics will expand your horizons and employment options.
Requirements (starting Fall 2021)
- LING 390, Introduction to Linguistics (4 credits)
- This course provides a foundation for studying linguistics and conducting linguistic analysis. It includes phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics, and a brief overview of other topics such as language variation in social contexts.
- 24 credits of Linguistics electives (6 courses), planned in consultation with the Applied Linguistics faculty advisor.
- At least 20 credits must be LING courses at the 200-level or above. Up to 4 credits may be an approved linguistics-related course in another department, including World Languages, Computer Science, and others.
Advising and grading requirements: By the end of the first quarter of the program, students must consult with the Applied Linguistics faculty adviser to plan appropriate electives. All courses used to satisfy the department major or minor requirements must be graded C or above. Courses taken for a "pass" grade during the Covid pandemic are acceptable for fulfilling department minor requirements. Twelve of the 28 credits must be completed at PSU.
Requirements (prior to Fall 2021)
Typically, your catalog year is the year you began at PSU, but if you are a transfer student you may be able to use an earlier catalog. Talk with your advisor about which catalog requirements make sense for you.
- LING 390 Introduction to Linguistics (4 credits)
- LING 392 Structure of the English Language (4 credits)
- LING 490 History of the English Language (4 credits)
- 4 upper-division LING courses (16 credits)