the department of linguistics offers a major in applied linguistics, leading to a b.a. degree, as well as a concentration, certificate, and minor in applied linguistics and tesol. there are also three tesol certificate options which can be taken along with a linguistics degree, added to other programs of study at twu, or taken part-time through twu extension.

linguistics is the study of language and how it is used in any society in our global community. the courses teach the crucial skills needed for learning and describing languages, even those which are unwritten. these skills include the recognition and pronunciation of non-english speech sounds, alphabet formation, and description of grammars and systems of meaning and beliefs. courses are based on proven techniques drawn from decades of research in hundreds of languages of the world.