Starting Fall 2025, FSU’s MS degree in Data Science will introduce a new major: Computational Linguistics. The new major positions students for success in a rapidly evolving field, where expertise in language technology and data science drives career potential across industries. Students will gain in-demand skills in language data analysis, computational methods, and AI applications, preparing them for roles across industry and government. The program emphasizes the foundational principles of language data and its applications in cutting-edge language technology.
FSU provides a unique environment for academic pursuits, combining the benefits of a campus university with a vibrant community. FSU offers many opportunities for growth, collaboration, and discovery through dynamic venues such as the AI seminar, the Innovation Hub, and a diverse array of student organizations. Located in the heart of Tallahassee, a lively mid-sized city in Florida’s Panhandle, students can enjoy a unique climate and lifestyle, and an exceptional balance of affordability and quality of life.
Coursework includes
- The Core Courses are: Mathematics for Data Science, Introduction to Data Science, Applied Regression Methods, Machine Learning, Data Ethics, Professional Development Seminar.
- Restricted Electives require two or more courses from the following:
- Corpus Linguistics, Text Analysis, and Deep Learning
- Quantitative Methods in Language Research
- Computational Linguistics
- Free Electives include: Patterns of Sounds, Seminar on Language Invention, Psycholinguistics I: Sentence Processing, Psycholinguistics II: Lexical Processing, Eye-Tracking Methodology.
In Consultation with the advisor, other courses may be taken, including (but not limited to) the following: Artificial Intelligence, Deep and Reinforcement Learning, High Performance Computing.
Admission requirements include
• Have earned a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
• Possess a minimal background consisting of Calculus 2 (MAC 2312 or equivalent), Introductory Statistics (STA 2122 or equivalent), and experience with an object-oriented programming language, preferably Python or R
• Have a minimum 3.0 GPA (B or better average)
Further information
Full requirements: Data Science Brochure
Tuition costs: 30 credit hours times applicable rate, as per Tuition and Fees. Funding as per Funding & Awards
Further details, including FAQs: Data Science
Starting your application: Admission Requirements
Please contact Dr. Tom Juzek with questions about the computational linguistics major.