Computer Science + Linguistics, BSLAS
for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Liberal Arts & Sciences in Computer Science + Linguistics
Computational Linguistics is an interdisciplinary field located at the intersection between machine learning and cognitive science, between artificial intelligence and the social sciences. The CS + Linguistics program provides students a strong background in computer science alongside rigorous training in the liberal arts. Recognizing the diversity of disciplines in the contemporary world, this program offers unique opportunities for an interdisciplinary education and prepares students for both careers in emerging industries and for graduate school. The degree is grounded in theory and in practice, ensuring that students meet and exceed industry standards. It brings together faculty interested in distinct aspects of the relationship between language and computation: from studying language as a cognitive system to developing models with human-like behavior to achieving natural language understanding in machines.
for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Liberal Arts & Sciences in Computer Science + Linguistics
Please see the computer science advisor as well as the linguistics advisor.
A Major Plan of Study Form must be completed and submitted to the LAS Student Affairs Office by the beginning of the fifth semester (60-75 hours).
General education: Students must complete the Campus General Education requirements including the campus general education language requirement.
Minimum required major and supporting course work: Normally equates to 66 hours. At least 12 hours of 300- and 400-level course work in the major must be taken on this campus.
Minimum hours required for graduation: 120 hours
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Computer Science Coursework | ||
| CS 100 | Computer Science Orientation (recommended; CS 100 is an orientation course aimed at first-year students, so students who declare the major after the freshman year are not required to complete it.) | 1 |
| CS 124 | Introduction to Computer Science I | 3 |
| CS 128 | Introduction to Computer Science II | 3 |
| CS 173 | Discrete Structures | 3 |
| CS 225 | Data Structures | 4 |
| CS 222 | Software Design Lab | 1 |
| Choose one of the following combinations | 8-11 | |
| Computer Architecture and System Programming | ||
| OR | ||
| Introduction to Computer Systems | ||
| Choose one of the following: | ||
| Statistical Analysis | ||
| Biostatistics | ||
| Probability & Statistics for Computer Science | ||
| CS 374 | Introduction to Algorithms & Models of Computation | 4 |
| CS 421 | Programming Languages & Compilers | 3 |
| Mathematics (may also fulfill the General Education Quantitative Reasoning I and II requirements) | ||
| MATH 221 | Calculus I | 4-5 |
| or MATH 220 | Calculus | |
| MATH 225 | Introductory Matrix Theory | 2 or 3 |
| or MATH 257 | Linear Algebra with Computational Applications | |
| MATH 231 | Calculus II | 3 |
| Required Linguistics Coursework - Minimum of 24 hours | ||
| LING 100 | Intro to Language Science | 3 |
| LING 301 | Elements of Syntax | 3 |
| LING 307 | Elmnts Semantics & Pragmatics | 3 |
| LING 406 | Introduction to Computational Linguistics | 3 |
| Advanced Coursework- select at least three of the following | 9 | |
| Machine Translation: History and Applications | ||
| Special Topics in Linguistics (Check with advisor for appropriate topics. May be repeated to meet this requirement if topics vary) | ||
| Machine Learning | ||
| Linguistics Breadth Course | 3 | |
| Any 200-level or higher Linguistics Course (with the exception of ESL and language courses) | ||
for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Liberal Arts & Sciences in Computer Science + Linguistics
Sample Sequence
This sample sequence is intended to be used only as a guide for degree completion. All students should work individually with their academic advisors to decide the actual course selection and sequence that works best for them based on their academic preparation and goals. Enrichment programming such as study abroad, minors, internships, and so on may impact the structure of this four-year plan. Course availability is not guaranteed during the semester indicated in the sample sequence.
Students must fulfill their Language Other Than English requirement by successfully completing a fourth level of a language other than English. For more information see the corresponding section on the Degree and General Education Requirements page.
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours |
| Free Elective course | 1 | CS 128 | 3 |
| CS 100 | 1 | CS 173 | 3 |
| LING 100 | 3 | 200-400 level Linguistics Breadth course | 3 |
| CS 124 | 3 | MATH 220 or 221 | 4 |
| Composition I or General Education course | 4 | Composition I or General Education course | 3 |
| Free Elective course | 2 | ||
| 14 | 16 | ||
| Total Hours 30 | |||
| Second Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours |
| CS 222 | 1 | STAT 200, 212, or CS 361 | 3 |
| CS 225 | 4 | CS 233 or 340 | 3 |
| MATH 225 or 257 | 3 | MATH 231 | 3 |
| General Education course | 3 | General Education course | 3 |
| Language Other than English (3rd level) | 4 | Language Other than English (4th level) | 4 |
| 15 | 16 | ||
| Total Hours 31 | |||
| Third Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours |
| CS 341 (or CS 400-level course) | 4 | CS 374 | 4 |
| LING 301 | 3 | CS 400-level course or Free Elective course | 3 |
| TRST 415 | 3 | LING 307 | 3 |
| General Education course | 3 | General Education course | 3 |
| General Education course | 3 | General Education course | 3 |
| 16 | 16 | ||
| Total Hours 32 | |||
| Fourth Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours |
| CS 421 | 3 | CS 446 | 3 |
| LING 406 | 3 | LING 490 | 3 |
| General Education course | 3 | Free Elective course | 3 |
| Free Elective course | 3 | Free Elective course | 2 |
| Free Elective course | 2 | Free Elective course | 2 |
| 14 | 13 | ||
| Total Hours 27 | |||
Total Hours: 120
for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Liberal Arts & Sciences in Computer Science + Linguistics
- Analyze linguistic problems and identify relevant computational solutions.
- Implement efficient computational models and demonstrate their adequacy.
- Compare and assess the predictions of linguistic theories using empirical methods.
- Synthesize findings across types, sources, and modalities of language data.
- Examine the linguistic, social, and cognitive contexts in which models are used.
for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Liberal Arts & Sciences in Computer Science + Linguistics
CS + X Degree Information
CS + Linguistics Information
Linguistics Department website
Computer Science website
College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Liberal Arts & Sciences catalog page
Liberal Arts & Sciences website
Grainger College of Engineering
Grainger College of Engineering website
Admissions
Overview of College Admissions & Requirements: Liberal Arts & Sciences
Computer Science email: undergrad@cs.illinois.edu
Linguistics Advising website
Please see the computer science advisor as well as the linguistics advisor.