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University of North Texas

Graduate Academic Certificate in Computational Linguistics

  • Denton
About This Program

This certificate program addresses the growing demand for language processing skills in the artificial intelligence and cognitive technology sectors.

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What You'll Learn

Students learn the computational analysis of language and the application of machine learning and deep learning to natural language processing problems.

For detailed, official program information including specific curriculum, faculty, research opportunities, and application requirements:
Typical Curriculum Structure
The four-course curriculum includes introduction to linguistics for NLP, foundations of computational linguistics, and advanced models of language.
Typical Course Topics
1. Natural Language Processing 2. Computational Linguistics Fundamentals 3. Machine Learning for Language 4. Syntax and Semantics in Computation 5. Corpus Linguistics and Language Data 6. Speech Recognition and Synthesis
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; relevant programming experience or coursework in linguistics is often preferred.
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 machine learning skills to advance as NLP Engineer in Cross-Industry AI

Estimated Industry Salary
Computational Linguist: $99,000
Total compensation (entry to mid-level)
AI Job Growth
16.0%
Projected 2024-2034 (BLS)
Common Career Paths:
1. NLP Engineer 2. Computational Linguist 3. Language Data Scientist 4. AI Research Specialist
Top AI Employers (Industry-Wide):
Top employers include tech companies like Google, Amazon, Microsoft, and research institutions focused on AI and language technologies.
Program Details
Duration
  • 1 Year
Tuition
  • 4,554
Format
On-Campus, Online
Specializations
Natural Language Processing (NLP)