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The Ohio State University

Certificate in Computational Analysis of Language

  • Columbus
About This Program

This certificate provides interdisciplinary training in computational linguistics, preparing students to develop and enhance language-related technologies.

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What You'll Learn

Students acquire a basic understanding of computer science and linguistics to address tasks like speech recognition and text analysis.

For detailed, official program information including specific curriculum, faculty, research opportunities, and application requirements:
Typical Curriculum Structure
The program covers various language technology themes, including text-to-speech conversion, machine translation, and automated human language processing.
Typical Course Topics
1. Introduction to Computational Linguistics 2. Natural Language Processing 3. Statistical Methods for Language Data 4. Machine Learning for Text Analysis 5. Corpus Linguistics and Language Modeling 6. Syntax and Semantics in Computational Models
Program Specializations:
Natural Language Processing (NLP)
View the exact, up-to-date curriculum on the official program website
Typical Admissions Requirements
A bachelor's degree in linguistics, computer science, or a related field with a minimum GPA of 3.0 is required, along with demonstrated proficiency in programming and basic statistics.
Academic Requirements (Typical)

β€’ Degree Required: Bachelor’s degree
β€’ GRE/GMAT: Not Required
β€’ TOEFL/IELTS: Required for international students (TOEFL 80+ / IELTS 6.5+)

Application Materials (Typical)

β€’ Statement of Purpose: Required
β€’ Letters of Recommendation: 2–3
β€’ Resume: Required
β€’ Transcripts: Official transcripts required

Application Timeline

Most programs have rolling admissions or deadlines in early winter for fall admission. Check the official program website for exact dates.

Career Opportunities in AI

Gain text analysis skills to advance as NLP Engineer in Cross-Industry AI

Estimated Industry Salary
Computational Linguist: $110,000
Total compensation (entry to mid-level)
AI Job Growth
23.0%
Projected 2024-2034 (BLS)
Common Career Paths:
1. NLP Engineer 2. Computational Linguist 3. Data Scientist (Language Technologies) 4. AI Research Scientist
Top AI Employers (Industry-Wide):
Top employers include tech companies like Google, Amazon, Meta, and Microsoft, as well as research institutions and AI startups.
Program Details
Duration
  • 1 Year
Tuition
  • 9,900
Format
On-Campus
Specializations
Natural Language Processing (NLP)