University of North Texas

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Admission Snapshot

Typical admitted student: 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.

About This Program

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

Career Outcomes

Gain machine learning skills to advance as NLP Engineer in Cross-Industry AI

• 1. NLP Engineer
• 2. Computational Linguist
• 3. Language Data Scientist
• 4. AI Research Specialist

What You'll Learn

• Develop algorithms for natural language processing tasks like parsing and generation.
• Apply machine learning techniques to language data analysis and modeling.
• Analyze linguistic structures using computational methods.
• Build tools for speech recognition and text processing applications.

Curriculum Highlights

The four-course curriculum includes introduction to linguistics for NLP, foundations of computational linguistics, and advanced models of language.

Top Employers

Top employers include tech companies like Google, Amazon, Microsoft, and research institutions focused on AI and language technologies.

Admissions

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.

Application Materials

• Statement of Purpose: Required
• Letters of Recommendation: 2–3
• Resume: Required
• Transcripts: Official transcripts required

Academic Requirements

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