Minor Requirements: 5 Courses
Optional for classes of 2027, 2028, and 2029
Core Courses (2 required)
LING 201 (Introduction to Linguistics) Prerequisite for LING 203 - Offered every semester
LING 202 (Languages of the World) May be taken in any order with 203 - Offered once per year
LING 203 (Elements of Linguistic Structure) Requires LING 201 - May be taken in any order with 202 - Offered once per year
Any three courses from any Focus Area
No restrictions on Focus distribution
200-Level or above
Minor Requirements: (previous curriculum): 5 Courses
Optional for classes of 2027, 2028, and 2029
You must take five courses from the Linguistics Program, three of which must be at the 200 level or above. While there is flexibility allowed, most students will take the two core curriculum courses for the field:
LINGUIST 201 (Introduction to Linguistics)
LINGUIST 202 (Languages of the World)
Why minor in linguistics?
Personal Importance of a College Minor
Having a minor may be personally important to you if you minor in a subject that you are passionate about. You may also be personally interested in gaining skills and training in a certain field but not interested in pursuing the topic to the extent that a major would require.
Professional Importance of a College Minor
Professionally speaking, minors can be a great help. You may need additional training for a career path that a minor can provide. You may also want to improve your resume by taking courses and receiving training in a field you know employers are always interested in. You may want to complement one part of your academic training with another that will be provide both practical and theoretical knowledge. For example, you may be majoring in business management but minoring in women's studies if you want to work in a non-profit that focuses on women's issues. Additionally, you may be interested in teaching, in which case a minor can come in handy for expanding what subject areas you're allowed to teach.
Academic Importance of a College Minor
Your minor may also be important when it comes to applying to graduate school or other academic endeavors. Your minor can show that you have additional skills and interests while also showing a bit about who you are as a person. While your minor probably won't make or break your application, it can serve as an additional piece of information that helps you stand out a bit from the rest of the academic crowd.