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Applied Linguistics - Bachelor of Arts 2021-22 Degree Map

Requirements (Reqs) of a Bachelor Degree

Degree Maps show one way how you can earn a degree in four years. Talk with your advisor regularly to develop a personalized plan that works best for you, especially if you have any earned transferrable academic credit.

To graduate in four years, you need an average of 45 credits per year to reach 180 total credits, including 62 upper division (300/400 level courses) credits. You may need to take electives (courses that are not used to meet specific requirements) to reach those totals. Most courses at PSU are 4 credits each. If you transfer credit to PSU, the number of credits you need per year will vary accordingly. 

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This guide outlines the requirements in the 2021-22 catalog. Catalog year defines the specific set of requirements you need to complete a degree. Requirements occasionally change, so it may benefit you to follow a different catalog. Typically, your catalog year is the year you began at PSU, but if you are a transfer student you may be able to use an earlier catalog. Talk with your advisor about which catalog requirements make sense for you.

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This map / course projection is subject to change and may not be accurate. Course tiles may be moved within the plan as needed and appropriate. For an updated schedule go to the Course Schedule site for Applied Linguistics.

Students should meet with an Applied Linguistics faculty adviser to plan out a program that will actually work. Make an appointment by sending an email to ling.advising@pdx.edu for an auto-reply with a link to the advising calendar.

 

First Year

Fall Courses Fall Credits Winter Courses Winter Credits Spring Courses Spring Credits
Freshman Inquiry 5 Freshman Inquiry 5 Freshman Inquiry 5
BA Second Language 101 3-5 BA Second Language 102 3-5 BA Second Language 103 3-5
BA Science/Social Science 3-4 BA Science/Social Science 3-4 BA Fine & Performing Arts 3-4
Total Fall Credits 11-14 Total Winter Credits 11-14 Total Spring Credits 11-14

First Year Milestone: Meet with Adviser by Spring term. Students must meet with an Applied Linguistics Adviser to plan out their program before the end of their first year at PSU. Contact ling.advising@pdx.edu for advising.

Second Year

Fall Courses Fall Credits Winter Courses  Winter Credits Spring Courses Spring Credits
Sophomore Inquiry 4 Sophomore Inquiry 4 Sophomore Inquiry  4
BA Second Language 201 3-5 BA Second Language 202 3-5 BA Second Language 203 3-5
General Elective(LING 200 level OK) 4 LING 391 or LING 392 4 LING 391 or LING 392 4
LING 390 4 BA Science/Math 3-4 General Elective 4
Total Fall Credits 15-17 Total Winter Credits 14-17 Total Spring Credits 15-17

Second Year Milestone: Complete LING 390, 391,392; and Second Language 203 (by Spring term). Meet with LING Adviser to plan Junior/Third Year. 

Third Year

Fall Courses Fall Credits Winter Courses Winter Credits Spring Courses Spring Credits
Upper Division Cluster 4 Upper Division Cluster  4 Upper Division Cluster 4
Typologically Different Languages 4 Typologically Different Languages 4 LING Required Course or LING elective 4
LING 415 or other LING Required course 4 LING 435 4 LING Elective or LING Required Course 4
General Elective 4 LING 415 or other LING Required course 4 General Elective 4
Total Fall Credits 16 Total Winter Credits 16 Total Spring Credits 16

Third Year Milestones: Complete LING 415 and LING 435 (by Winter term). 

Fourth Year

Fall Courses Fall Credits Winter Courses Winter Credits Spring Courses Spring Credits
LING 407 4 LING Elective or LING Required Course 4 Senior Capstone 6
LING Elective or LING Required Course 4 LING Elective or LING Required Course 4 LING Elective or LING Required Course 4
General Elective 4 General Elective 4 General Elective 4
General Elective 4 General Elective 3    
Total Fall Credits 16 Total Winter Credits 15 Total Spring Credits 14

 

Additional Map Notes:

  • LING 391 or LING 392:  It is not guaranteed that both LING 391 and 392 will be offered in Winter and in Spring.  Students should check the Department of Applied Linguistics website schedule and meet with the Applied Linguistics adviser.
  • Typologically Different Languages: See Bulletin for details.
  • LING 415 or other LING Required course: See LING adviser for best options. To complete the major, you must complete five 400-level courses from a specific list, and 16 credits of upper division Linguistics courses. They may be taken when available and appropriate. See pre-requisites for LING 411 and LING 412. 
  • LING Required Course or LING elective: See LING adviser for best options. To complete the major, you must complete five 400-level courses from a specific list, and 16 credits of upper division Linguistics courses. They may be taken when available and appropriate. See pre-requisites for LING 411 and LING 412
  • LING Elective or LING Required Course: See Bulletin for Elective options. See LING adviser for best options. To complete the major, you must complete five 400-level courses from a specific list, and 16 credits of upper division Linguistics courses. They may be taken when available and appropriate. See pre-requisites for LING 411 and LING 412.
  • LING 407: LING 407 is offered Fall & Spring. Topics vary; check department course schedule.
  • You may need to add additional general elective credits to your plan to reach 180 total credits.

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