The Grainger College of Engineering
Siebel School of Computing and Data Science

B.S. CS + Linguistics

Degree of Bachelor of Science in Computer Science + Linguistics from your home college, the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

Are you curious about how Apple's Siri, Google Translate, or Amazon's Echo interact with us? If the advancements in artificial intelligence that enable computers to understand spoken and written language intrigue you, then the CS + Linguistics program is perfect for you.

You'll explore the relationship between computers and natural language, and learn how to design intuitive interfaces that utilize natural language effectively. You will engage with tools from both fields, including formal methods, philosophical insights, computer programming, and empirical research. This skill set will open doors to careers in natural language software development, teaching, research, law, medicine, and public service. Join us at this exciting intersection!

This program prepares you for careers in emerging fields and provides a solid foundation for graduate school.

Learn more and how to apply.

College of Liberal Arts & Sciences' B.S. CS + Linguistics

Course Catalog & Degree Requirements

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 Curriculum Map

Curriculum Map

The curriculum sequence mapped below is a sample sequence. Students will work with an academic advisor to achieve educational goals specific to their needs and preparation.

  • Course prerequisite chain
  • Immediate prerequisite
  • Credit or concurrent registration required
  • Concurrent registration required
  • Postrequisite course sequence
Computer Science + Linguistics Curriculum Map
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Notes

Before reviewing the links, students should find their effective Academic Catalog Year. When clicking any links referenced below that take students to the Academic Catalog Year pages, they should be mindful of which Academic Catalog year is displayed.

  1. This optional course is highly recommended for freshmen, who may use it to help meet free elective requirements.
  2. MATH 220 may be substituted. MATH 220 is appropriate for students with no background in calculus.
  3. LAS 102 may be used for external transfer students. LAS 100 is supplemental course international students take along with LAS 101/102/122.
  4. RHET 105 (or an alternative Composition I sequence) is taken either in the first or second semester of the first year, according to the student's UIN (Spring if UIN is Odd). General Education Elective is taken the other semester. Composition I guidelines can be found at Degree and General Education Requirements under Written Communication Requirement
  5. General education: Students must complete the Campus General Education requirements including the campus general education language requirement.
  6. Additional coursework, subject to College of Liberal Arts and Sciences restrictions to Free Electives, so that there are at least 120 credit hours earned toward the degree.
  7. CS 340 and two (2) CS technical electives (400 level CS courses) can be use to substiute the CS 233 and CS 341 requirements. The 2 technical electives must be distinct from courses used to satisfy other major requirements and can replace Free Electives.
  8. MATH 225 may be substituted.
  9. STAT 200 or STAT 212 can be substituted.
  10. Same as TRST 415.
  11. CS 441 can be substituted.

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