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The Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics (B.A.) at Miami University offers students a comprehensive study of language and linguistics, from the history of language to how it shapes communication in today’s global and digital world. Recognized as a leading linguistics major in Ohio, the program helps students build strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills while learning how language works across cultures, communities, and technologies.

Students who earn a B.A. in Linguistics are well prepared for careers where understanding language matters, including computational linguistics, TESOL, law, security informatics, education, and technology. Many graduates also pursue graduate study in linguistics or related fields such as French, Germanic Languages, Sociology, Library Science, and other humanities and social sciences, opening the door to advanced research and professional opportunities.

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Curriculum and Courses

Miami University’s Linguistics Program offers a major and a minor to all students. The interdisciplinary program is housed in the English Department in cooperation with a number of departments that contribute to the program through their course offerings.

Linguistics is a flexible program that encourages students to pursue their particular interests across a wide range of disciplines. Faculty members from throughout the Department of English and from a variety of departments across Miami teach courses for the program.

Areas covered by the program include:

  • American Dialects, Culture, and Identity
  • Articulation and Communication Disorders
  • Computational Methods, Programming, and AI
  • Foreign Languages and Cultures
  • Historical Linguistics
  • Language Development
  • Linguistic Anthropology and Ethnography
  • Native North American Cultures and Languages
  • Psychology of Language and Cognition

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Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Linguistics B.A., the student will:

  • Demonstrate understanding of the theories, practices, and terminology of linguistic science;
  • Demonstrate the ability to analyze language from different perspectives, depending on the focus of each individual course;
  • Demonstrate the ability to summarize, synthesize, and critically evaluate relevant literature in linguistics, depending on the focus of each individual course.
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I like the amount of choice that I have. I’ve taken linguistics classes that are cross-listed with various other fields, and I think that provides a really great perspective. We’re essentially told to pick what specialty we want to go into, and then the major works with you to do that.

Christian Contessa ’21

Linguistics and Italian Studies

Career Options

Graduates pursue careers in fields such as computational linguistics, TESOL certification, law, security informatics, and more—roles that require expertise in language structure and usage. Many alumni enter areas like language and cognition, sociolinguistics, or psycholinguistics, applying their knowledge in educational, governmental, and tech-driven environments. Others advance to graduate studies or professional programs, building on a strong foundation in linguistics and artificial intelligence (AI), library science, or global communication.

Related Programs

Miami students pursue an eclectic mix of degree programs—ranging from psycholinguistics and TESOL certification to French, Germanic Languages, Sociology, Library Science, and Security Informatics. Whether they’re aspiring researchers, educators, coders, or global communicators, their academic paths reflect a shared curiosity about language and its impact on the world.

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90%

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Department of English

Gabriele Bechtel, Ph.D.
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Department of English
Harris Hall 198
Oxford, OH 45056

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