Department of Linguistics
Bachelor of Science in Computational Linguistics
Students on Summer 2022, Fall 2022, or Spring 2023 requirements COMPLINGBS
The Bachelor of Science in Computational Linguistics studies how language works in order to determine how a computer can understand and work with language. Typical applications include machine translation, automatic summarization of texts, and intelligent computer-assisted language learning. The major includes foundational courses from linguistics, computer science and computational linguistics. Potential employers include large technology companies, start-ups, and universities and research institutes.
Requirements
The major requires at least 48 credit hours (60 credit hours with the Outside Focal Area), including the requirements listed below.
- Math and Logic Foundation.
- Mathematics. One (1) course:
- MATH-M 212 Calculus II
- MATH-S 212 Honors Calculus II
- Statistics. One (1) course:
- MATH-M 365 Introduction to Probability and Statistics
- STAT-S 350 Introduction to Statistical Inference
- Logic. One (1) course:
- COGS-Q 350 Mathematics and Logic for the Cognitive and Information Sciences
- PHIL-P 250 Introductory Symbolic Logic
- Mathematics. One (1) course:
- Core.
- Linguistics.
- Introduction to Linguistic Analysis. One (1) course:
- LING-L 103 Introduction to the Study of Language
- LING-L 203 Introduction to Linguistic Analysis
- Phonetics. One (1) course:
- LING-L 306 Phonetics
- Phonology. One (1) course:
- LING-L 307 Phonology
- Syntax. One (1) course:
- LING-L 310 Syntax
- Introduction to Linguistic Analysis. One (1) course:
- Computational.
- Language and Computers. One (1) course:
- LING-L 245 Language and Computers
- Corpus Linguistics. One (1) course:
- LING-L 415 Corpus Linguistics
- Foundational Skills in Computational Linguistics. One (1) course:
- LING-L 235 Foundational Skills in Computational Linguistics
- Introduction to Computational Linguistics. One (1) course:
- LING-L 445 The Computer and Natural Language
- Language and Computers. One (1) course:
- Computer Science.
- Introduction to Computer Science. One (1) course:
- CSCI-C 200 Introduction to Computers and Programming
- CSCI-C 211 Introduction to Computer Science
- CSCI-H 211 Introduction to Computer Science-Honors
- Introduction to Software Systems. One (1) course:
- CSCI-C 212 Introduction to Software Systems
- CSCI-H 212 Introduction to Software Systems, Honors
- Introduction to Computer Science. One (1) course:
- Linguistics.
- Electives. Two (2) courses:
- LING-L 308 Morphology
- LING-L 315 Introduction to Sociolinguistics
- LING-L 325 Semantics
- COGS-Q 351 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence and Computer Simulation
- CSCI-A 290 Tools for Computing
- CSCI-C 241 Discrete Structures for Computer Science
- CSCI-C 343 Data Structures
- Outside Focal Area. One (1) of the following:
- Outside Focal Area Disciplines. Complete 12 credit hours in one (1) of the following disciplines:
- Cognitive Science
- Computer Science
- Informatics
- Mathematics
- Psychology
- Foreign language (must be different from the language used to fulfill the General Education World Language and Cultures requirement)
- Outside Minor. Complete a minor offered in one of the disciplines listed in the Outside Focal Area Disciplines.
- Outside Focal Area Disciplines. Complete 12 credit hours in one (1) of the following disciplines:
- Major GPA, Hours, and Minimum Grade Requirements.
- Major GPA. A GPA of at least 2.000 for all courses taken in the major—including those where a grade lower than C- is earned—is required.
- Major Minimum Grade. Except for the GPA requirement, a grade of C- or higher is required for a course to count toward a requirement in the major.
- Major Upper Division Credit Hours. At least 18 credit hours in the major must be completed at the 300–499 level.
- Major Residency. At least 18 credit hours in the major must be completed in courses taken through the Indiana University Bloomington campus or an IU-administered or IU co-sponsored Overseas Study program.
Major Area Courses
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Unless otherwise noted below, the following courses are considered in the academic program and will count toward academic program requirements as appropriate:
- Any course at the 100–499 level with the
LINGsubject area prefix—as well as any other subject areas that are deemed functionally equivalent - Any course contained on the course lists for the academic program requirements at the time the course is taken—as well as any other courses that are deemed functionally equivalent—except for those listed only under Addenda Requirements
- Any course directed to a non-Addenda requirement through an approved exception
- Any course at the 100–499 level with the
This program of study cannot be combined with the following:
- Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology and Linguistics (ANTHLNGBA)
- Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics (LINGBA)
- Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics and Anthropology (LINGANTBA)
- Bachelor of Science/Master of Science in Computational Linguistics (CMLNBSMSBS)
- Minor in Computational Linguistics (CMPLNGMIN)
- Minor in Linguistics (LINGMIN)
Exceptions to and substitutions for major requirements may be made with the approval of the unit's Director of Undergraduate Studies, subject to final approval by the College of Arts and Sciences.
The Bachelor of Science degree requires at least 120 credit hours, to include the following:
- College of Arts and Sciences Credit Hours. At least 100 credit hours must come from College of Arts and Sciences disciplines.
- Upper Division Courses. At least 36 credit hours (of the 120) must be at the 300–499 level.
- College Residency. Following completion of the 60th credit hour toward degree, at least 36 credit hours of College of Arts and Sciences coursework must be completed through the Indiana University Bloomington campus or an IU-administered or IU co-sponsored Overseas Study program.
- College GPA. A College grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.000 is required.
- CASE Requirements. The following College of Arts and Sciences Education (CASE) requirements must be completed:
- CASE Foundations
- CASE Breadth of Inquiry
- CASE Culture Studies
- Diversity in the United States: 1 course
- Global Civilizations and Cultures: Not required
- CASE Critical Approaches: 1 course
- CASE Foreign Language: Proficiency in a single foreign language through the second semester of the second year of college-level coursework
- CASE Intensive Writing: 1 course
- CASE Public Oral Communication: 1 course
- Major. Completion of the major as outlined in the Major Requirements section above.
Most students must also successfully complete the Indiana University Bloomington General Education program.