Computational Linguistics

Certificate

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Looking to build a foundational knowledge of computational linguistics to explore a new career path? The Graduate Certificate in Computational Linguistics program offers the building blocks essential for entering the interdisciplinary field of computational linguistics. Focusing on the intersection of language technology and computer science — high demand specialties in the tech, research, healthcare, government, and education industries, to name just a few — this certificate program introduces core computational linguistics concepts, algorithms, data structures, and methods applicable to areas such as machine translation, speech recognition, and text-to-speech synthesis.

No degree in computer science or linguistics? No problem. Course requirements for this certificate program are based on academic background and include courses for students with no computer science background and those with no linguistics background. See the curriculum.

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Admission Requirements

  • Equivalent of a U.S. bachelor’s degree.
  • Applicants with non-U.S. degrees: Please visit the international applicants page to review U.S. degree equivalency information.

Students seeking an F1/J1 visa are not eligible for this certificate program unless they are currently pursuing a master’s degree at Montclair State University and are able to simultaneously pursue both programs while maintaining their student visa requirements.

Application Checklist

Application Deadline: Rolling admission.

  1. Online Application: Submit application and $60 non-refundable fee (or waiver if applicable).
  2. Transcript: One from each college attended.
  3. Essays/Personal Statement: Please write an integrated essay providing a response to each of the following questions:
    • What are your goals for graduate study and your future career?
    • In what ways do your academic background and your professional experiences provide evidence of your potential for success in the program you selected and in your eventual career? Please give specific examples of relevant coursework and/or experience.
    • Is there any further information we should consider in assessing your candidacy?
  4. Letters of Recommendation: Two (2) letters of recommendation, from persons qualified to evaluate the applicant’s promise of academic achievement and potential for professional growth.

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