Computational Linguistics | San Jose State University

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Judgment and Decision MakingCritical ThinkingComplex Problem SolvingReading ComprehensionActive ListeningSystems AnalysisProgrammingSystems Evaluation

Knowledge

Computers and ElectronicsMathematicsEngineering and TechnologyEnglish LanguageAdministration and Management

Abilities

Deductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningOral ComprehensionOral ExpressionWritten ComprehensionFluency of IdeasProblem SensitivityWritten ExpressionInformation OrderingCategory Flexibility

Tasks

Analyze problems to develop solutions involving computer hardware and software.
Apply theoretical expertise and innovation to create or apply new technology, such as adapting princ
Assign or schedule tasks to meet work priorities and goals.

Technology

Graphics or photo imaging softwareDevelopment environment softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareData base management system softwareData base user interface and query software

Tools

Articulated robotsCluster systemsComputer laser printersComputer scannersDigital camerasDigital video camerasDistributed heterogeneous computersFile serversFree-field speakersGraphics workstationsHard disk drivesHigh end computer serversHigh-performance cluster HPC computersHigh-speed networking testbedsImage capture devices

Work Values

AchievementWorking ConditionsRecognitionIndependenceSupportRelationships

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium15-1221.00	Computer and Information Research Scientists	title_inference	$140,910 median$232,120 top	+19.85%	790

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: advanced (Level 4)(based on Master's Degree)

Organizational research strategy and computing innovation roadmap — define and champion by translating long-range scientific vision into funded, executable R&D programs.
New computational paradigms and breakthrough technologies — pioneer by directing teams of researchers to apply original theoretical frameworks to previously intractable problems.
Enterprise-level systems architecture decisions — make with full accountability, balancing technical rigor, resource constraints, and organizational mission at executive scale.
Multidisciplinary research portfolios spanning AI, robotics, and human-computer interaction — oversee and integrate to ensure coherent scientific progress and cross-domain synergy.
Organizational talent and competency development — lead by mentoring junior scientists, designing research apprenticeships, and building institutional knowledge within the discipline.
Strategic partnerships with industry, government, and academic institutions — cultivate and govern to secure resources, expand research influence, and accelerate technology transfer.
Peer-review and editorial leadership in high-impact scientific venues — exercise to shape the direction of the field and uphold rigorous standards for computational research.
Feasibility and investment decisions on large-scale technology initiatives — render by synthesizing inductive and deductive reasoning across complex technical, financial, and policy dimensions.
Organizational innovation culture — foster by setting norms of intellectual curiosity, dependability, and evidence-based experimentation across research divisions.
Policy and standards contributions at national or international level — lead by representing organizational expertise in computing research to shape regulatory and technical frameworks.

Program Details

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Requirements

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Financial Aid

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