Computational Linguistics (CLASIC) Accelerated Master's Programs

The field of computational linguistics, also known as text analytics, naturalÌýlanguage processing, and informaticsÌýhas become critical to the success ofÌýmainstream global businesses who compete for employees qualified to address these needs.Ìý

CLASIC MS at CU Boulder

  • You may take up to twelve credit hours ofÌýCSCI or LINGÌý5000-level (graduate-level) classes while you pursue your bachelor's degree in computer science.
  • Six credit hours can be simultaneously applied toward your bachelor's and graduate degree requirements.
  • Please consult with your undergraduate advisor when making course selections. They will help you register for the 5000 level courses.

Deadline to Apply

  • Oct. 25Ìý- Deadline to apply for spring semester
  • Mar. 24Ìý- Deadline to apply for fall semesterÌý

Eligibility for BA/BS students

In order to gain admission to the BA/BS in CS to CLASIC BAM, youÌýmust meet the following criteria:

  • Have at least junior class standing.
  • ±«²Ô»å±ð°ù²µ°ù²¹»å³Ü²¹³Ù±ð²õÌýare not allowed toÌýapplyÌýto be admitted to a CS-related BAM in the term they are graduating from their undergraduate degree.Ìý
    • An undergraduate student receives the best value from a BAM program in both time and money if they are able to take allÌýgraduate classes that the BAM program allows before they graduate with their undergraduate degree.​Ìý
  • Have a cumulative GPA of 3.50 or higher.Ìý
  • Have completed allÌýprerequisite courses with grades of B or better:
  • CSCIÌý1300: Computer Science 1: Starting Computing
  • CSCIÌý2270: Computer Science 2: Data Structures
  • CSCIÌý3104: Algorithms or CSCIÌý3022: Introduction to Data Science with Probability and Statistics
  • LINGÌý2000: Introduction to Linguistics
  • CSCI 3832/5832: Natural Language Processing orÌýCSCIÌý3202: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence orÌýCSCIÌý4622: Machine Learning
  • One of the following courses during the semester the student applies:
    • LINGÌý5430: Semantics and Pragmatics
    • LINGÌý5420: Morphology and Syntax
    • LINGÌý5030: Linguistic Phonetics
  • Provide two letters of reference, one written by the course instructor of the LING 5XXX course they are taking during the semester they apply, the other by the instructor from an upper division course in Computer Science. Letters should be sent directly to the CLASIC Program Coordinator.

Application Process for BA/BS students

  • Check your eligibility, including the necessary prerequite courses.ÌýIf you have questions on eligibility, please contact your academicÌýadvisor.
  • Collect two letters of reference, one written by the course instructor of the LING 5XXX course youÌýare taking during the semester youÌýapply, the other by the instructor from an upper division course in Computer Science. Letters should be sent directly to the CLASIC Program Coordinator.
  • Â鶹ÒùÔº should complete the following steps between October 1 - October 25Ìýfor spring start, or February 14 - MarchÌý24Ìýfor fall start.
  • Complete theÌý:
    • CS BSÌýstudents:ÌýCOMPUTER SCIENCE BS (CSEN-BSCS) toÌýCOMPUTATIONAL LINGUISTICS (CLSI-MS:C-CSBACLSI)
    • CS BAÌýstudents:ÌýCOMPUTER SCIENCE BAÌý(CSEN-BA) toÌýCOMPUTATIONAL LINGUISTICS (CLSI-MS:C-CSBACLSI)

Eligibility for post-bacc students

In order to gain admission to the Post-BaccÌýin CS to CLASIC BAM, youÌýmust meet the following criteria:

  • Have a cumulative GPA of 3.50 or higher.
  • Have completed at least 15 credits in CSPB courses at CU Boulder.
  • Have completed allÌýprerequisite courses with grades of B or better:
  • CSPBÌý1300 Computer Science 1: Starting Computing
  • CSPBÌý2270 Computer Science 2: Data Structures
  • CSPBÌý3104 Algorithms or CSPBÌý3022 Introduction to Data Science with Probability and Statistics
  • LINGÌý2000Ìý Introduction to Linguistics
  • CSCIÌý3832/CSCIÌý5832 Natural Language Processing or CSPBÌý3202: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence or CSCIÌý4622: Machine Learning

one of the following during the semester youÌýapply:

  • LINGÌý5430: Semantics and Pragmatics
  • LINGÌý5420: Morphology and Syntax
  • LINGÌý5030: Linguistic Phonetics
  • Provide two letters of reference, one written by the course instructor of the LING 5XXX course they are taking during the semester they apply, the other by the instructor from an upper division course in Computer Science. Letters should be sent directly to the CLASIC Program Coordinator.

Application Process for post-bacc students

  • Check your eligibility, including the necessary prerequite courses.ÌýIf you have questions on eligibility, please contact your academicÌýadvisor.
  • Collect two letters of reference, one written by the course instructor of the LING 5XXX course youÌýare taking during the semester youÌýapply, the other by the instructor from an upper division course in Computer Science. Letters should be sent directly to the CLASIC Program Coordinator.
  • Â鶹ÒùÔº should complete the following steps between October 1 - October 25Ìýfor spring start, or February 14 - MarchÌý24Ìýfor fall start.
  • Complete theÌý:
    • CS Post-BaccÌýstudents:ÌýAPPLIED COMPUTER SCIENCE POST-BACC (CSAP-BSACS) toÌýCOMPUTATIONAL LINGUISTICS (CLSI-MS:C-CSBACLSI)

Continuation Deadlines

  • ¹ó±ð²ú.Ìý1Ìý- Â鶹ÒùÔº graduating in May
  • March 1Ìý-ÌýSudents graduating in August
  • Oct. 1Ìý-ÌýÂ鶹ÒùÔº graduating in December

Complete these forms by the continuation deadlines:

  • Ìýwith your bachelor's degree.
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  • At the start of your final undergraduate semester, BS andÌýBA in CS students submit theÌýÌýto confirm which courses will double-count and which you will use toward the master's degree.
  • At the start of your final semester, Post Bacc in CSÌýstudents submit the Ìýto confirm which courses will double-count and which you will use toward the master's degree.