The Department of Linguistics offers several programs to students at all stages of graduate learning. The programs available allow students to tailor their education to best fit their academic goals. In addition to our two main graduate degrees, we also offer graduate certificates that can be earned by degree- and non-degree-seeking students, concentrations for degree-seeking students, and an Illinois teaching endorsement for current and future teachers. More information can be found by clicking the links below.
PhD in Linguistics
The PhD Program in Linguistics allows a high degree of flexibility and specialization, and is designed to allow students to advance quickly to producing original research.
MA in Teaching English as a Second Language (MATESL)
The MATESL program is designed for candidates whose principal interests lie in language pedagogy and related research.
Note that, with the exception of the Graduate Certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language, the following certificates, concentrations, and endorsements are intended for students already enrolled in a degree-seeking program at UIUC. The Graduate Certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language is available to both degree-seeking students and non-degree seeking students.
Concentration in Romance Linguistics
The Concentration in Romance Linguistics provides graduate training in comparative Romance linguistics.
Certificate in Teaching English as Second Language (TESL)
The Certificate in TESL is a professional credential intended to provide a foundation for teaching English as a second or foreign language in non-public school settings.
State of IL ESL Endorsement
The ESL Endorsement is a professional credential required by the State of Illinois for teachers who wish to teach ESL in the public school system.
Concentration in Second Language Acquisition Teacher Education(SLATE)
SLATE brings together scholars interested in bilingualism and second language acquisition, teaching, and use, from a variety of theoretical approaches and research methodologies.
Graduate Certificate in Computational Linguistics (CCL)
The Certificate in Computational Linguistics (CCL) is a multidisciplinary program for graduate students interested in speech and language processing technology.