Undergraduate Degrees

Begin your career in language today by selecting from one of our two undergraduate programs or our popular technical writing certificate or minor:

  • BA in Linguistics
  • BA in Professional and Technical Communication
  • Certificate or Minor in Technical Writing

What are my career options?

A linguistics degree provides you with valuable training for many different opportunities following graduation, including documenting endangered languages, teaching English as a second language, translating and interpreting for government or industry, working as a dialect coach for actors, and preparing you for graduate school. Learn more about your career options in linguistics.

Professional and technical communicators work in the medical, business, and science fields in a number of positions, including technical writer and editor, grant officer, usability specialist, new and social media strategist, and e-learning developer. Learn more about the field of technical communication and your career opportunities.

When can I meet with my new advisor?

Undergraduate advising for Spring 2012 is by appointment only. Please call the LTC main office at (940) 565-4458 to schedule an appointment during the advisor's office hours.

Heather Huggett, Undergraduate Advisor
Office Hours: Tuesday & Thursday 1 pm - 2 pm; Wednesday 9:30 am - 2 pm
Office Location: AUDB 105C (located in the Student Writing Lab)