语言学计划的重点并不仅仅在于语言技能的获得，而是在于学习分析语言现象，以期对语言的本质做出重要的概括。语言学专业的学生围绕特定的重点领域来构建课程。在与教职员工协商后，学生设计适合个人兴趣和目标的学习计划。典型的重点领域包括语言学（古代语言的历史和比较研究），语言学和语言习得。
The focus of the Linguistics program does not lie alone in the acquisition of language skills, but rather in learning to analyze linguistic phenomena with a view toward making significant generalizations about the nature of language.<br><br>Students majoring in Linguistics build their programs around a specific area of emphasis. In consultation with the faculty, students design a program of study tailored to the individual interests and goals. Typical areas of emphasis include philology (the historical and comparative study of ancient languages), psycholinguistics, and language acquisition.