Boston University Applied Linguistics 96 Cummington St, Room 246 Boston, MA 02215 US   Phone: 1-617-353-6197   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's M.A.; Doctoral Ph.D. On Campus   The Program in Applied Linguistics Program at Boston University provides a solid foundation in linguistic theory combined with an applied orientation. Faculty and graduate student research spans a wide variety of interests in linguistic theory and practice. This program is especially appropriate to students whose primary interest is in first language acquisition and development, language disorders, second language acquisition and the teaching of foreign languages (including English as a second language) or discourse studies. Students apply knowledge about linguistic theory and about the biological, social, and cognitive factors that affect language development and use to some particular area of study. In addition to the Ph.D. Program, we now also offer a Master's Degree in Applied Linguistics.     Accreditation Information:   # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Pre-Requisite Courses International Student Requirements Requirements Qualifying Exam: Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: English Proficiency: Research Competency: Clinical Internship:   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements   Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 6282  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 4490  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $1042  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience:   Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year: Semester  Placement Percentage:   Historically Black: No   Religious Affiliation: Not applicable