Lower-Division (100-299 level)
Upper-Division (300-499 level)
SAMPLE ACADEMIC PLAN
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
LINGUISTICS
UH 323
(657) 278-3163
http://english.fullerton.edu/academics/ling_major.asp
The Bachelor of Arts in English requires a minimum of 120 units, which includes core requirements and electives
for the major, free electives, and 51 units of General Education courses. **Language Requirement: Linguistics
majors are required to take two progressive semesters of any two languages or four progressive semesters of any one
language.
First Semester
Oral Communication (GE A.1) or
English 101 (GE A.2)
Math 110 or 115 or 120
(GE B.4)
Intro to the Arts (GE C.1)
Language Course (major
requirement & C.2)
TOTAL
Second Semester
3
3-4
3
5
14-15
Oral Communication (GE A.1) OR
English 101 (GE A.2)
Physical Science + Lab (GE B.1 &
B.3)
History 110A (GE C.4)
Language Course (major
requirement)
TOTAL
Student Action Plan
3
4
3
5
16
 If required, complete all
remediation (Math 30AB, 40, 45, ENGL 99 or
100) by the end of your
second semester to avoid
Administrative
Disqualification, i.e.
being kicked out of the
university.
 Complete GE courses in
areas A.1, A.2, A.3, and
B.4 with C or better.
 Meet with your assigned
faculty advisor each
semester.
 Visit UH 123B
Academic Advisement
Center to review GE and
graduation requirements.
Courses taught by your
major department will not
count for General
Education.
Third Semester
Political Science 100 (GE D.4)
History 110B (GE D.2)
Critical Thinking (GE A.3)
Language Course
Elective
TOTAL
3
3
3
3
3
15
Revised 12-20-13 by Department Chair and
Associate Dean via Academic Advisement.
Fourth Semester
Intro to Social Science (GE D.1)
American History (GE D.3)
Life Science (GE B.2)
Language Course
Elective
TOTAL
Student Action Plan
3
3
3
3
3
15
Meet with a Linguistics
advisor before the
beginning of your 3rd
semester.
**One course from Upper
Division GE Area C.3, D.5,
or E must have a star (*)
indicating cultural diversity.
Fifth Semester
Upper Division GE Section E
Linguistics 351
Linguistics 406
Linguistics Elective
Elective
TOTAL
Seventh Semester
Upper Division GE Section C.3
Linguistics 412 (major)
Linguistics Elective
Linguistics Elective
Elective
TOTAL
3
3
3
3
3
Sixth Semester
GE Section B.5*
Linguistics 430
Linguistics 408
Linguistics Elective
Elective
1-3
3
3
3
3
15
TOTAL
13-15
3
3
3
3
3
15
Eighth Semester
Upper Division GE Section D.5
Linguistics Elective
Linguistics Elective
Elective
Elective
TOTAL
Student Action Plan
Apply for Graduation
through your Student
Center once you have
earned 85 units.
*Must complete a total of
12 units in GE Area B
Student Action Plan
3
3
3
3
3
15
*Students must consult with an adviser in linguistics before establishing their individual programs of study.
Students wishing to explore interests, majors and careers are welcome to visit the Academic Advisement Center
(UH-123B), home department for Undeclared Students and the Major Exploration Program.
Major Exploration - http://www.fullerton.edu/aac/Current_Students/Undeclared_Students/exploremajors.asp
Career Exploration - www.bls.gov/ooh
Undeclared Academic Advising by Appointment http://www.fullerton.edu/aac/Current_Students/Undeclared_Students/appoinment.asp
Revised 12-20-13 by Department Chair and
Associate Dean via Academic Advisement.