The linked B.A. in English and M.A. in Applied Linguistics makes it possible for exceptional students to count up to 12 hours of graduate courses toward both an undergraduate and graduate degree.
Program Highlights
Reduces students’ graduate course requirements by allowing them to count up to 12 hours of qualifying coursework, taken at a graduate level, toward both an undergraduate and graduate degree (see Catalog for restrictions)
Students get an early start on their graduate studies in applied linguistics with a specific career in mind
Students explore their linguistic interests and passions and solidify their career paths as they explore various career opportunities
Interpret oral or sign language, or translate written text from one language into another.
Adult Basic and Secondary Education and Literacy Teachers and Instructors
$56,800
Median Salary
Teach or instruct out-of-school youths and adults in remedial education classes, preparatory classes for the General Educational Development test, literacy, or English as a Second Language. Teaching may or may not take place in a traditional educational institution.
Speech-Language Pathologists
$79,770
Median Salary
Assess and treat persons with speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders. May select alternative communication systems and teach their use. May perform research related to speech and language problems.
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary
$77,660
Median Salary
Teach courses in English language and literature, including linguistics and comparative literature. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Requirements
What are the requirements to apply for English (B.A.) and Applied Linguistics (M.A.) at ODU?
Students entering the Accelerated Bachelor's/Master's of Art Program program in English (B.A.) and Applied Linguistics (M.A.) should meet the minimum university admission requirements Undergraduate Admission.
At ODU, we understand that as a transfer student you have unique needs that require a wide array of campus resources. The Center for Advising Administration and Academic Partnerships aims to create a transfer inclusive culture that supports the successful...
An introduction to linguistic analysis of world languages. Emphasis is on the analysis of sound systems (phonetics,…
ENGL 540
General Linguistics
An introduction to linguistic analysis of world languages. Emphasis is on the analysis of sound systems (phonetics, phonology) and the structure of words and sentences (morphology and syntax).
When people think of 'American English,' they usually have a standard form in mind. In this course, we focus on the…
ENGL 550
American English
When people think of 'American English,' they usually have a standard form in mind. In this course, we focus on the variety of ways English is spoken in the U.S. and the social meaning of that variation. We also discuss language-based discrimination and strategies that can be used to confront it. Models for collecting, describing, and analyzing variation in American English are introduced and applied to real-life situations.
Estimated rates for the 2024-25 academic year. Rates are subject to change. Other fees are assessed for special services and certain academic programs. Anyone that is not a current Virginia resident will be charged non-resident rates. That includes international students.
Active Duty Military Rate
Cost Per-Credit$250
Virginia Resident
Cost Per-Credit$408
Technology Delivered Courses Outside Virginia and/or the United States
The linked bachelors–to–masters program can save students the cost and study time of completing their graduate degree by getting dual course credit for both undergraduate and master's degree.
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