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Linguistics Certificate

Explore the structure of language and enhance your critical analysis skills.

UND's undergraduate certificate in Linguistics introduces you to the study of language. You will learn about the universal features of language as well as the wonderful diversity of languages.

Program type:
Certificates/Programs - Undergraduate
Format:
On Campus
Est. time to complete:
2 years
Credit hours:
12

Why earn a certificate in Linguistics?

Application Deadlines
Fall:
Aug. 15
Spring:
Dec. 15
Summer:
May 1

 

To study language is to gain a greater understanding of a fundamental part of what it means to be human.  At the same time, close work with systems of words, sounds, and meaning helps students practice focused critical analysis. 

The certificate is open to students in any major. It can complement your studies in a range of fields, including Education, Computer Science, Psychology, English, and Modern languages. 

Linguistics Certificate

  • Explore what children know about language even before they can read.

  • Find out why you are better at grammar than you think.

  • Discover why people have accents.

  • Explore the knowledge of language structures and processes that make Siri and Alexa possible.

Careers in Linguistics

20%

Expected growth in number of interpreters and translators by 2031.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Linguistics introduces you to the structures of language, to the systems through which human societies communicate, think, and understand themselves. It can therefore prepare you for a wide range of careers, including:

  • Translation
  • Teaching (high school or college level)
  • Bilingual/Bicultural Education
  • Interpreting
  • Homeland Security
  • Computer Science
  • Law

Linguistics Certificate Courses

ENGL 209. Introduction to Linguistics. 3 Credits.

An introduction to the nature of language, phonology, grammar, semantics, and historical, geographical, social, and developmental aspects of language. F,S.

ENGL 309. Modern Grammar. 3 Credits.

Various approaches to the structure of modern English, with emphasis on dialect variation and applications to the problems of teaching. F.

ENGL 442. History of the English Language. 3 Credits.

The development of the language from the earliest times to the present. This course is recommended for all prospective English teachers. S, even years.

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