Linguistics - Computational Linguistics Option, B.A.

The Department of Linguistics

Bachelor of Arts Degree Requirements

A B.A. with a major in linguistics requires 36-46 units completed, depending on which option, the General Education requirement, specific course/skill requirements, and electives and remaining degree requirements totaling at least the 120 units required for a B.A.

In each option, students receive a basic grounding in the nature and structure of human language. The option in Computational Linguistics is a joint major with Computer Science and prepares students in the fundamentals of computer software development for natural language applications.

Major Requirements (45-46 units)

Elective: (3-4 units)

Select from

LING 145 - Historical Linguistics Units: 3
LING 153 - Psycholinguistics Units: 3
LING 154 - Field Linguistics Units: 3
CGSCI 100 - Foundations of Cognitive Science Units: 4
OR
CSCI 115 - Algorithms and Data Structures Units: 4
CSCI 117 - Structures of Programming Languages Units: 4
CSCI 119 - Introduction to Formal Languages and Automata Units: 3
CSCI 130 - Web Programming Units: 3
CSCI 164 - Artificial Intelligence Programming Units: 3
CSCI 166 - Principles of Artificial Intelligence Units: 3
CSCI 186 - Formal Languages and Automata Units: 3

Additional Requirement

MATH 75 - Calculus I Units: 4 (see advising notes)

Other Degree Requirements

In addition to the major program requirements, every student must also complete the University’s baccalaureate degree requirements such as:

American Government and Institutions (PLSI 2 )
General Education Requirements (43 units)
Additional University Graduation Requirements (9 units)
Upper-Division Writing Requirement
Sufficient Elective Units to Meet Required Total Units (varies); it is recommended that units in this area be utilized to complete a second major or minor.

A full description of the University’s graduation requirements can be found in the Baccalaureate Degree Requirements .

Total Units: 120*

*General Education, Additional University Graduation Requirements, and Upper-division Writing courses can be double counted with major requirements. See advisor for details.

Advising Notes

CR/NC grading is not permitted in the linguistics major.
MATH 75 (GE Area 2) is a prerequisite for CSCI 40 .
See advisor for list of approved electives.
Students who have studied a language in high school or community college, or who by culture and experience have a certain level of proficiency, must consult with an advisor in the language to determine their placement in lower- or upper-division coursework.