Graduate Studies: The MA Program
Summary of Requirements for the Master of Arts in Linguistics
1. At least 30 credits in linguistics courses, including:
| Number | Name | Credits |
| LIN 424 | Introduction to Phonetics and Phonology | 3 |
| LIN 434 | Introduction to Syntax | 3 |
| LIN 824 | Phonological Theory I | 3 |
| LIN 834 | Syntactic Theory I | 3 |
At least sixteen of the credits earned for the MA degree must be in courses numbered 800.
2. Plan A (Thesis) 4 credits of LIN 899 Masters Thesis Research, preparation of a thesis, followed by an oral examination.
Plan B (Exam) Written examination in an approved area of applied or theoretical linguistics.
3. Minimum 3.2 grade-point average, with no grade below 3.0 in more than two courses. Minimum grade of 3.0 in the four courses listed above.
*For further information about graduate education and degree programs, including University graduation requirements, see Graduate School information at http://www.reg.msu.edu/Read/UCC/Updated/04graded.pdf
