The mission of the Graduate Institute of Applied Linguistics, as an institution of higher education, is to provide training and research opportunities leading to graduate degrees in applied linguistics and development of languages.
MILESTONE: – GIAL to enroll 1,000th student this fall
Just twelve years after admitting it’s first student, GIAL will enroll the 1,000th student this fall. Students attending GIAL have the option of three tracks:
- a Certificate in Applied Linguistics which provides the basic education necessary to work as a linguistics specialist
- a Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics with concentrations in Bible Translation, Descriptive Linguistics, and Cross-Cultural Service
- a Master of Arts in Language Development with concentrations in Literacy, Sociolinguistics, Language Survey, Scripture Use, and Ethnology
Since it’s inception, GIAL has awarded 349 certificates and 173 graduate degrees. Alumni serve in 69 countries with 37 sending agencies.
New Course:
GIAL is pleased to announce a new course for this fall:
LD5364 – Theories and Practices in Community Development
Session 4: October 20 – December 17
