What makes the MLC unique?
Our faculty help MLC students connect their passion for language with long-term career goals.
Bridging Linguistics and the Working World
The MA in Language and Communication (MLC) is a 2-year professionally-oriented program grounded in applied Sociolinguistics that prepares graduates to develop careers using their linguistics skillset in business, government, nonprofit, tech and education. Many students work part- or full-time during their degree program.
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Careers for Linguists – Linguistics for Career
MLC alumni work in Conversation Design (CxD), User Experience Research & Design (UX/UI), voice and speech technology, international government, the FBI/CIA/NSA, artificial intelligence, social cause communication, nonprofit leadership and advocacy, applied research, marketing & branding, health care communication, business & consulting, higher education–and more.
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Engaging Academics
Our unique program of study focuses on the application of linguistic theory, research, and methods to a broad range of career paths accompanied by intensive professional development. Every student has the flexibility to tailor their program to their academic and professional interests and goals.
Explore our course offeringsEvery organization needs a linguist, even if they don’t know it yet.
Shelby Lake, MLC ’19