Located in San Jose, CA, United States, San Jose State University's Linguistics department offers a scientific exploration into the nature of human language. Students delve into its intricate structures, how it's learned and used, its historical development, societal impact, and cognitive underpinnings. The department provides a Bachelor of Arts and a minor in Linguistics, alongside graduate options including a Master of Science in Computational Linguistics and a Master of Arts in TESOL, plus various certificates. A collaborative Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Linguistics is also offered. With faculty specializing across diverse linguistic subfields, the department fosters a dynamic environment dedicated to understanding language within the Bay Area's multicultural and technological context, emphasizing both theoretical knowledge and practical application.
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SJSU's total enrollment was 35,751 in fall 2022, including nearly 8,900 graduate and credential students. SJSU's student population is one of the most ethnically diverse in the nation. As of fall 2022, graduate student enrollment, Asian, and international student enrollments at SJSU were the highest of any campus in the CSU system.
