Foundational groundwork that focuses on the history, structure, function and evolution of language will prepare you for careers in areas like public relations, education, machine learning, speech pathology, translation, technical writing, publishing and foreign services with a bachelor's in linguistics from the University at Albany. Gain insight into how we interact with others through the study of linguistics. You will develop essential problem-solving, critical-thinking and clarity-of-expression skills by understanding the intricacies of language structure and use. With introductory courses that involve linguistics, syntax and phonology, you will build a deep understanding of language structure, word arrangement, the system of sounds and more. Later in the program, you will understand how to collect and analyze field data while working directly with others who speak foreign languages.