Overview
The Certificate in Linguistics, offered by the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, provides students with a foundation in the science of language while addressing such pressing issues as the similarities and differences between human and machine languages as well as diversity and bias related to language and dialect. This program engages students in a field that enhances analytical abilities and critical thinking in the context of a complex and changing world.
Double Counting Policy
In the College of Public Health (CPH) not more than two courses may count toward major and minor/certificate requirements.
This policy relates to each CPH major-minor/certificate or CPH minor-minor/certificate pair individually, so if a student has a major and two minors/certificates in CPH:
- A maximum of two courses can double count between the major and the first minor/certificate.
- A maximum of two courses can double count between the major and the second minor/certificate, but they can be different from the above two courses.
- A maximum of two courses can double count between the first minor/certificate and the second minor/certificate, but they can be different from the above four courses.
Campus Location: Main
Program Code: HP-LING-CERT
Contact Information
Rena Krakow, PhD, Associate Professor, Program Director
Weiss Hall, Room 267
215-204-8407
rkrakow@temple.edu
Lisa Bedore, Chair
Weiss Hall, Room 110
215-204-4482
lisa.bedore@temple.edu
Kara Black, MA, Academic Advisor
Weiss Hall, Room 251
215-204-2063
kara.black@temple.edu
Learn more about the undergraduate certificate in Linguistics.
Requirements
The Certificate in Linguistics will be awarded to students who complete the two required 3-credit courses and two additional 3-credit courses from a choice of electives listed below. All courses must be completed with a grade of C or higher.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| CSCD 1108 | Introduction to Linguistics | 3 |
| CSCD 3225 | Syntax of Natural and Machine Languages | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| Select two of the following: 1 | 6 | |
| Indigenous Languages: Introduction to Language Diversity, Discrimination, and Endangerment | ||
| Language and the Brain | ||
| Sociolinguistics | ||
| The Linguistic Structure of Sign Language | ||
| Multilingualism | ||
| Topics in Linguistics | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 12 | |
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Another course may be substituted for one of the required electives, with permission of the Undergraduate Program Director.