<p>Not all colleges offer linguistics, it is separate from languages although UW-Madison’s dept requires the U’s 4 units of a foreign language for its majors. Son took an introductory Linguistics course that was cross listed with Anthropology. Consider yourselves lucky you have a good instate school to consider in this less common field. Now is the time for her to explore which schools offer her proposed major and to compare the courses offerd and degree requirements. She should consider both Linguistics and Anthropology departments at schools even if they are separate majors to see how to approach her interest. UW has a nice concise listing of its linguistics major- reading this and other schools’ information will give her a way of comparing UT-Austin’s program with others. Even if schools are not in the running this will help her know what may be best in preparing for grad school eventually. </p>
<p>It is such a relief when a child has a focus. Do be prepared for her to discover a different one before she finishes college. Any schools with this major are likely to have many other good majors for her so she won’t get stuck at a school that is only good in the one if she changes her plans.</p>