Overview

Linguistics / Linguistics is located in Carbondale, IL, in a small setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree	Concentration
Master of Arts (MA)	Linguistics

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	4

Earning Your Degree

Distance learning programs available?

No

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Entrance Exam Although GRE scores are NOT required for admission, GRE scores are required in order to be considered for fellowships. Thesis Optional

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

14

Applied

13

Accepted

7

Enrolled

Applying

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Yes

Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	February 25th	February 25th	Yes

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Exam	Although GRE scores are NOT required for admission, GRE scores are required in order to be considered for fellowships.
Master's Degree Requirements	1. Application form, 2. Personal statement, 3. Three letters of recommendation, 4. Transcripts of all college work

International Students

Exam	Details
TOEFL: Required	TOEFL IBT score: 90
IELTS: Recommended

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Application deadlines for financial awards	January 15
Types of financial support available	Fellowships Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships Graduate Assistantships

Student Body

6

Total Graduate Students

150%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	Not Reported
Black or African American	16.67%
White or Caucasian	83%
American Indian or Alaska Native	Not Reported
Asian	16.67%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Not Reported
Two or more races	16.67%
Unknown	Not Reported

Gender

Male (50%)

Female (50%)

Faculty

6

Total faculty

Full-time - 5

Part-time - 1

Male (3)

Female (3)

Research

Focus of faculty research:	Phonology and phonetics; morphology and syntax; second language pedagogty; ESL learning strategies; sociolinguistics
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	0

Location & Contact

Address Linguistics and TESOL
Faner Hall, MC 4517
Carbondale, IL  62901
United States

Contact Dr. Karen Baertsch
Linguistics Program Coordinator
Email: kbaertsc@siu.edu
Phone: -453-3426

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