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256 Master's degrees in Linguistics in North America
Linguistics
The Linguistics program at University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign is designed for candidates whose principal interests lie in language pedagogy and related research.
Computational Linguistics, Analytics, Search and Informatics
This is a unique interdisciplinary degree that provides a solid foundation in both computer science and linguistics graduate coursework as well as several courses focused on data-driven linguistics, computational linguistics and information processing. Learn more with Computational Linguistics, Analytics, Search and Informatics from University of Colorado at Boulder.
Second Language Acquisition
The M.A. in Second Language Acquisition program from University of Maryland is intended primarily as a two-year program for full-time students. A limited number of part-time students would also be admitted. It will provide students with rigorous, comprehensive training in the theory and research of second (including foreign) language learning, teaching and testing, and related areas.

Linguistics - Applied Linguistics Concentration
The Linguistics - Applied Linguistics Concentration degree at California State University Fullerton is concerned with the historical development of a particular language or language family.
Near Eastern Languages and Cultures
The Near Eastern Languages and Cultures program from The Ohio State University offers study in some of the world’s richest languages, literatures and cultural traditions, including Arabic, Hebrew, Persian and Turkish, as well as a number of ancient Near Eastern languages, among them Aramaic, Biblical Hebrew and Ugaritic.
Foreign Languages
The Foreign Languages Master of Arts program at George Mason University aims to enhance the linguistic and cultural proficiency of students through courses in sociolinguistics and second language acquisition, film studies, cultural studies and literary studies.
Russian and Slavic Studies
The interdisciplinary Russian and Slavic Studies MA program at New York University is a program that allows students to take Russia-related courses in departments across NYU.
Women's Studies
The Women's Studies program at University of Florida is administered by the Center for Women’s Studies and Gender Research. This interdisciplinary forum for graduate studies offers both a Thesis and a Non-Thesis M.A., as well as a two certificates. The Center also offers a regular colloquium series, frequently sponsors speakers, and distributes a newsletter each fall and spring.
Foreign and Second Language Education
Florida State University’s Foreign and Second Language Education (FSLE) program will prepare you for a rewarding career in teaching English as a second language (ESL) and foreign languages, such as Spanish, Italian, German, etc.
English
The University of British Columbia English Graduate Program, is one of the most vibrant and wide-ranging in Canada. Students may earn the degree in each of two areas: English Literature and English Language. Indeed, the UBC English Department is one of the few departments in North America to offer a language program in addition to its literary programs.
English
The English Department at the Memorial University of Newfoundland is a dynamic and productive community of 23 full-time faculty members engaged in active research programs, graduate supervision, and publication of literary scholarship and creative writing.
Foreign Language Education
The Foreign Language Education course of study from Hofstra University leads to New York state initial certification, valid for teaching languages other than English in grades 7-12.
Communicative Disorders and Sciences
The Communicative Disorders and Sciences programme at the University at Buffalo is a full-time, residential M.A. degree. Spanning two years, this accredited course combines rigorous academic study with clinical practice to prepare students for professional certification and rewarding careers in speech-language pathology.
Linguistics
Linguistics from Wayne State University provides graduate students with interdisciplinary and fundamental training in the field, with a focus on its theoretical core.
Applied Linguistics (TESL)
The Applied Linguistics (TESL) program at Brock University is designed to integrate all important elements in an educational experience promoting a high level of expertise and professionalism.
Teaching English as a Second Language - Applied Linguistics
The MA in Teaching English as a Second Language - Applied Linguistics (TESL/Applied Linguistics) at Iowa State University is a two-year advanced degree covering teaching methods and research in English language teaching.
Linguistics
The Linguistics MA program from University of Texas at Austin is providing a thorough grounding in five core areas of linguistics: phonetics, phonology, syntax, semantics, and field methods.
Linguistics
The Linguistics programme at Florida Atlantic University offers a comprehensive interdisciplinary approach to the study of language. Available as both undergraduate and graduate degrees, this full-time course explores core linguistic structures and bilingualism, preparing students for diverse professional language fields.
Linguistics
The Linguistics program of University of Pennsylvania provides a grounding in the core areas of linguistic theory, supplemented by courses chosen according to the student's specific interests.
History and Library and Information Science
The History and Library and Information Science dual-degree program at University of Maryland is the result of a cooperative agreement between the College of Information Studies, (Maryland's iSchool) and the Department of History. HiLS students graduate with both a Master of Arts in History and a Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) degree.