Linguistics Minor
Understand the structure of language and gain insight into human behavior while developing deep analytical skills.
The minor in Linguistics at UND complements many majors and gives you valuable insights into the structure and meaning of language across human societies.
- Program type:
- Minor
- Format:
- On Campus
- Est. time to complete:
- 2 years
- Credit hours:
- 20
Why minor in Linguistics?
The minor provides a strong foundation for graduate study in linguistics or related fields, and prepares you to make informed decisions about language-related issues in daily life. Linguistics can prepare you for a career in:
- Translation
- Teaching (high school or college level)
- Bilingual/Bicultural Education
- Interpreting
- Homeland Security
- Computer Science
- Law
What majors pair well with a Linguistics minor?
Combining a Linguistics minor with certain majors can enhance your skill set and broaden your career options. Here are some bachelor’s degrees that pair well with a Linguistics minor:
- Communication Degree: Communication often includes courses in language and communication processes, making it a suitable pair with Linguistics.
- Computer Science Degree: While not directly related to Linguistics, Computer Science can complement it well, especially in fields like Natural Language Processing (NLP) and computational linguistics.
- Criminal Justice Studies Degree: For those interested in homeland security, forensic linguistics can play a role in crime solving and security analysis.
- Global Studies Degree: While not directly related to Linguistics, Global Studies can offer insights into language use and cultural aspects, which can complement the study of Linguistics.
- Psychology Degree: Psychology often includes courses in psycholinguistics and language acquisition, making it a strong pair with Linguistics.
- Secondary Education Degree: For those preparing for a career in teaching at the high school level, a Linguistics minor provides a deeper understanding of language structure, development, and acquisition.
- Sociology Degree: Sociology explores language use and its social implications, which can align well with certain aspects of Linguistics, such as sociolinguistics.
You can also further enhance your linguistics knowledge with an undergraduate certificate in Linguistics.