EML Bachelor Degrees: English – Applied Linguistics

The English – Applied Linguistics Major


The Applied Linguistics option will equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to investigate relationships between language and the everyday world as well as solve problems related to language issues in public policy, education, and business. Considering a master's degree? We offer a B.A. + M.A. blended program in applied linguistics with a focus on Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)—that's both degrees in 5 years! Find more information below.

Your coursework will focus on the scientific study of the uniquely human phenomenon that is language and on the everyday concerns related to language use. Courses teach the structural organization of languages, the mental processes involved in language acquisition and use, the ways in which humans learn additional languages in and out of the classroom, the interaction between language and society, and more!

The curriculum follows a pattern of increasing complexity and specialization, from the introduction to the field of linguistics, to the foundational courses in language acquisition and structure, to the specialized seminars in applied linguistics. The option culminates in the capstone course, in which you will conduct a guided independent research project on a linguistic topic of your choice.

English – Applied Linguistics B.A. curriculum for 2025-2026

We also offer a B.A. + M.A. blended program in applied linguistics with a focus on Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL).

English – Applied Linguistics blended B.A. + M.A. curriculum for 2025-2026

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