Graduate Certificate Linguistics at Arizona State University

Programme overview

This interdisciplinary graduate certificate program in linguistics is designed to equip you with an understanding of language structure, acquisition and variation. You dive into the fascinating ways that languages change over time and across different contexts, including spoken, written and signed modalities. You develop critical, in-demand skills such as analytical reasoning, problem-solving and effective communication.

What you will study

18 credit hours Required Core Areas (9 credit hours) discourse analysis and pragmatics (3) phonology (3) syntax (3) Electives (9 credit hours) Additional Curriculum Information The electives may be chosen from fields such as applied linguistics, educational linguistics, natural language processing, second language acquisition and sociolinguistics.

Career pathways

A graduate certificate in linguistics is more than just a qualification --- it's a powerful tool for career advancement.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Applicants must have earned a bachelor's or master's degree from a regionally accredited institution. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program. All applicants must submit: graduate admission application and application fee official transcripts statement of purpose resume or curriculum vitae proof of English proficiency Additional Application Information An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of their current residency. Students should visit the Department of English website for specific details about English proficiency requirements. International students who need an F1 or J1 visa first need to apply to and be accepted into a graduate degree program before being considered for the certificate program.

Domestic applicants: USD 13,327 a year (2026-27). Arizona resident tuition. Tuition only for the graduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit loads Source

International applicants: USD 24,780 a year (2026-27). International tuition. Tuition only for the graduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit loads ar Source

Intake: Fall, Spring

Duration: 18 credit hours

Apply through the official page: https://admission.asu.edu/apply/graduate/admission

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