Graduate Programs

The University of Rochester is an excellent place to pursue graduate studies in Linguistics. We offer degrees at the M.A. level. The graduate program in Linguistics at the University of Rochester is situated in the thriving interdisciplinary community of Center for Language Sciences [CLS].

Master of Arts

At the Master of Arts [M.A.] degree level, we prepare students for further work at the Ph.D. level in Linguistics or related fields, or for employment in teaching or industry. The M.A. program offers the following orientation:

Admissions

See the Graduate Studies Bulletin for general admission requirements. All applicants to the Department of Linguistics are required to submit the following materials along with the online application:

In addition, it is strongly recommended that all applicants submit a sample of written work (e.g., a copy of a term paper, senior thesis, etc.). The written sample need not deal with linguistics, as long as it demonstrates the applicant's scholarly ability. If the work is in a language other than English, a summary in English should be attached.

We look for students with strong academic records who show breadth and depth of interests, and the potential for creativity in pursuing a successful linguistics program. A background in linguistics is desirable but not necessary. Candidates should submit completed applications and supporting documents by February 1 to:

E-mail inquiries may be sent to: linguistics@rochester.edu

For more information and a list of graduate courses, please consult the Graduate Studies Bulletin