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Master of Science in Computational Linguistics

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Master of Science in Computational Linguistics

The volume of spoken and written language traveling through digital channels grows every day. Translating that data for technological application is critical, creating a pressing demand for professionals who can mine, organize, analyze and manage digitally captured language.

As an emerging leader in computer science and information technology, Montclair State now offers the first and only Computational Linguistics master’s program in New Jersey, just 12 miles from New York City and close to an abundance of companies hiring for these specialized skills.

Learn to Speak the Language

Merge your love of language with your passion for technology. With a blend of studies in both computer science and linguistics, the MS program provides training in areas like syntax, semantics, corpus analysis, morphology, lexicology, phonetics, annotation, automatic speech analysis and synthesis, statistics in applied natural language analysis, coding and more.

While this program is ideal for students with experience in linguistics, computer science, information technology, psychology, marketing or business analytics, people of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. No prior programming or coding knowledge is required.

Leverage a Hot Job Market

Hundreds of employers – from technology, marketing, accounting and consulting firms to research groups at universities and government labs – are now hiring for jobs such as:

  • Artificial intelligence engineer
  • Computational linguist
  • Data scientist
  • Language engineer
  • Voice user interface designer

Alumni who were able to combine courses from computer science with linguistics now work for global leaders like Amazon, Google and Merck, while others are pursuing doctoral studies at Columbia University, Stevens Institute of Technology and the City University of New York.

We Flex To You

Our 32-credit MS is designed to fit the needs of your busy schedule:

  • Full- or part-time study over the Fall and Spring semesters
  • Most classes are held in the evenings after 5:30 p.m.
  • Hybrid and bridge classes available
  • Rolling admissions
  • No application fee for Fall 2019 and Spring 2020 semesters

Accepting applications now for Fall 2019.

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