Human Language Technology

Graduate Certificate

About this Program

College: Liberal Arts and Sciences

Credits: 12

Subplan Code: LAS_GCT26

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Certificates must comply with the Graduate Certificate Policy

A Graduate Certificate is an official credential granted by the University of Florida. It represents a cohesive, targeted curriculum of graduate-level coursework designed to validate specialized knowledge and skills in a specific field of study. To successfully earn and have a graduate certificate officially posted to the academic transcript, candidates must fulfill several key academic and administrative requirements:

  • Admission: Secure formal acceptance into the designated certificate program.
  • Course Completion: Successfully complete all approved, graduate-level coursework required by the curriculum.
  • Active Enrollment: Maintain active enrollment during the academic term in which the certificate is awarded.
  • Application Submission: Submit a formal graduation application to officially designate the graduate certificate credential on the transcript.

For specific prerequisite details, credit requirements, and application deadlines, students should consult directly with the academic department or unit offering the certificate.

Required Courses

For students outside the major, requirement (2) may be met with a course in Natural Language Processing, including CAI 6307 or CISE 6930 Spoken Dialogue Systems. Alternative courses must be approved by the Linguistics Department.

Computational Requirements
LIN 6932Special Topics3
LIN 5770Introduction to Computational Linguistics3
Electives6
Students inside the major must take two additional courses (6 credits) in computational linguistics and natural language processing. Options include: 1
Special Topics
Statistics for Linguists
Special Topics
Students outside the major must take two additional language structure courses (6 credits). Options include: 2
Syntax 1
Phonology 1
Morphology 1
Phonetics for Linguists
Special Topics
Total Credits12
1

Related courses outside the department may be approved on a case-by-case basis.

2

Other linguistic structure courses approved by the Linguistics department.