HELP 2009-2010 University Catalog BA/ English, Accelerated MA (Linguistics) Print-Friendly Page

Highly qualified Mason undergraduates in any major may apply to the accelerated master’s degree program and obtain a BA in their chosen major and an MA in English with a concentration in linguistics after satisfactory completion of 144 credits. Well-prepared undergraduates are encouraged to apply as they near completion of 90 credits. Satisfactory performance in LING 326 and one other LING course are a prerequisite for admission.

Admitted students are able to use up to 6 graduate credits in partial fulfillment of requirements for the undergraduate degree. On completion and conferral of the undergraduate degree with satisfactory performance in graduate courses (minimum grade of 3.00 in each course), students are given advanced standing in the master’s program. All other master’s degree requirements must be met. Interested students should contact the director of linguistics for details about the application process.