[info on grad programs in computational linguistics]

On 3/21/2017 at 3:04 AM, gdala said:

That I don't know. If you look into the courses in their curriculum you could check and see if they have any math prerequisites. Or send them an email to make sure.

Thank you!

[info on grad programs in computational linguistics]

On 3/9/2017 at 0:40 AM, gdala said:

They have a lot of information on their website about admissions and prerequisites. You do need to know how to program to apply for the one year program. The pathway for linguistics majors allows you to complete the prerequisites and complete the program in two years, but you still should know how to program.  You have a year, so take an intro to programming course and a statistics class if you haven't already.  Focus on learning either Java or C++ as well as you can in the next year, but you don't need to be an expert as it is expected for the 1 year applicants. 

Thank you! Do you know if there are any other prerequisites in math etc? Meaning, if I were to apply and get accepted, will there be courses that are based on the assumption of preexisting knowledge in mathematics/programming etc, or is everything taught? 

[info on grad programs in computational linguistics]

On 6/7/2014 at 4:03 PM, Guest Gnome Chomsky said:

After you take each test it'll tell you your results. If you pass all four parts you'll be able to complete the program in a year. If you do okay on the tests but not great you'll have to take a refresher course over the summer. But if you do poorly you'll have to take prerequisites before beginning the program and the program will take you more than a year to finish.

If you have little or no math or programming experience you'd be better off taking the prerequisites at FIU. It'll be much cheaper. I came in with no experience and spent the last year and a half taking the pre reqs at my undergrad university.

I'm a current (BA) linguistics major and I'll be applying to grad school in December (For Fall 2018 admission) and am starting to look into programs. My top choice is currently University of Washington's MS in computational linguistics; the program looks phenomenal. That being said, I have no previous experience in any type of computer programming and can't remember the last time I took a math test. Are these subjects prerequisites that must be completed before applying? Or can you take them through the university afterwards? I noticed that they had a two year program which I wouldn't mind doing (instead of graduating in one year)... if I do that, do I still need to take other computer or math courses?

Any help would be greatly appreciated!!