Value of a Minor
Are you interested in enhancing your studies with a minor? In addition to major areas of study, UTSA offers a variety of programs that provide valuable contributions to students' academic careers. While pursuing an undergraduate minor, students have the opportunity to explore personal interests and passions outside of their major program or complement their current major, helping them further stand out in the job market.
Why Pursue a Minor in Linguistics
The Minor in Linguistics provides a deeper understanding of the components, functions and interactions of human language—skills that are highly valued in the workplace. This flexible program also allows students to tailor their coursework to align with their professional goals and intellectual interests, preparing them for successful careers or advanced study.
The linguistics minor is open to all majors and some courses can be applied towards your degree, especially programs within the College of Liberal and Fine Arts. Learn more about your coursework options below!
Adding a Minor
Though not required, declaring a minor is an excellent way to enhance your major area of study. A minor typically consists of 6 courses (18 semester credit hours), and may have additional requirements depending on the minor selected. After being admitted to UTSA and registered for classes, students can meet with their assigned academic advisor to discuss the addition of a minor to their degree plan.
Please note, students can add a minor as long as they have earned less than 75 credit hours. However, the addition of a minor may or may not delay graduation. All requirements for the minor must be met at graduation; a minor cannot be added to a student’s degree program once they graduate. Students should meet with their assigned academic advisor to understand the impacts of adding a minor to their degree plan.
Students pursuing the Minor in Linguistics will take the following courses:
- Principles of English Linguistics
- Introduction to Linguistics
Students will choose one of the following linguistics courses of a particular language:
- History of the English Language
- Introduction to the Structure of English
- Spanish Phonetics and Phonology
- Linguistic Structures of Spanish
- Topics in Spanish Linguistics
- The Spanish of the United States
Students will also select two courses from the following fields: psycholinguistics, anthropological linguistics, sociolinguistics or historical linguistics. The final two courses will be chosen in consultation with an advisor in one or more of the following approved areas: anthropology, bicultural-bilingual studies, English, foreign languages and linguistics.
Interested in Majoring in Linguistics?
UTSA offers a Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics in the Local and Global Community! Visit our major page to further explore this field and see if this program is the right fit for you.
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