Linguistics Degree

The linguistics degree program at Bard College at Simon’s Rock offers students instruction on language and language groups, including how languages are developed and the relationship languages help foster, from a humanistic and scientific perspective. Students who graduate from the linguistics degree program may pursue careers in speech therapy, teaching, foreign language translation, and more. Courses include instruction in behavioral linguistics, language acquisition, grammatical theory and theoretical linguistics, phonetics, phonemics, dialectology, semantics, functional grammar and linguistics, morphology and syntax, and lexicography. Get more details below including other Massachusetts colleges that offer linguistics degrees.

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Bard College at Simon’s Rock

Also known as Simon's Rock

300 The Fenway, Boston, MA

Bard College at Simon's Rock provides a variety of educational opportunities for students to guide them in their growth and development. The school is located in Great Barrington, MA and operated as a private institution. The school enrolls 400 students yearly, allowing for a more personalized education.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• English Language And Literature
• Visual And Performing Arts
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Computer And Information Sciences
• Psychology

To be considered for admissions, students may be required to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit school records, which are then evaluated by admissions staff. An estimated 90% of all applicant were accepted at this school, with 47% of those accepted choosing to enroll.  Admissions packets can be obtained by calling the school or by requesting information here.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $48,000 annually, though it may change based on any number of circumstances. Students may check the school's tuition calculator to determine cost. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the necessary requirements in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Students who would like to learn more about Simon's Rock may take a look at their website at simons-rock.edu/.

Career Options for Graduates

Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach languages and literature courses in languages other than English. Includes teachers of American Sign Language (ASL). Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Interpreters and Translators

Description

Interpret oral or sign language, or translate written text from one language into another.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, interpreters and translators employment is expected to grow at a rate of 28.7% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).