- The goal of this master's program is to provide students with sufficient knowledge of linguistics to enable them to work in industry and organizations where knowledge of linguistics helps in problem solving.
- The program helps students determine in a relatively short time whether they want to make research in linguistics a lifelong career, and prepares students who decide to do so to apply to the PhD program at CU or at other institutions.
- Students wishing to pursue graduate work in linguistics should carefully read the Master's Degree Requirements section, as well as the detailed degree requirements available from the department office.
- The department has a five-year concurrent bachelor's and master's degree program, which is recommended only for the most serious and able graduate students.