The Only Program of Its Kind in the Region

Portland State is the only university in the Pacific Northwest where you can major in this specific combination of linguistics and computer science.

What You Will Learn

In this program, you will take classes in computer science, math, and linguistics. We also offer special classes focused entirely on Natural Language Processing.

During your degree, you will learn to:

• Connect the dots: See how linguistics, coding, and AI work together.
• Understand AI: Learn how languages work so you can understand tools like ChatGPT better.
• Analyze data: Use programming tools to study language patterns.
• Think ethically: Look at the social and moral issues in technology.
• Build solutions: Create real systems, like chatbots and translation apps, to solve problems.
• Value diversity: Understand why supporting many different languages is important in tech.
• Work together: Learn skills to help you work on teams with different types of experts.

Real-World Experience

You won’t just sit in a classroom. You will have the chance to finish a real-world project for credit.

Our teachers are experts in Applied Linguistics and Computer Science. 

You can also learn about the newest discoveries by attending our monthly seminars on Natural Language Processing.

Situated in the center of a dynamic urban environment, Portland State is an excellent setting to study real estate development. New building technologies, innovate local developers, and a strong relationship between the USP department and construction companies allows you to have access to hands on project based learning. Our real estate minor is a great addition to your bachelor's degree to add marketability and demonstrate your career focus.

PSU's Korean minor combines language courses with culture and linguistics courses. For your electives, choose from English-language classes on music, film, Asian art and modern East Asia history. 

We offer you flexibility, giving you the chance to learn from home, online or in a hybrid format.

Immerse yourself in the language and culture through study abroad programs. We offer an exchange program with South Korea’s University of Ulsan, or you can apply to participate in a fully funded immersive summer program at several universities in Korea.

Outside of the classroom, join active student clubs like the Korean Club and the Korean Student Association, and attend lectures and events hosted by PSU's Institute for Asian Studies.

Our program was developed in collaboration with local semiconductor companies, ensuring that the training you receive matches the skills employers need most. 

You’ll gain a strong foundation in both theory and applied skills through your courses in physics, chemistry, mechanical and materials engineering and statistics. Our classes are taught by our expert faculty as well as experienced professionals in the field. With access to PSU’s cleanroom, teaching labs and the Center for Electron Microscopy and Nanofabrication, you’ll be training on the same equipment found in industry. 

Choose from two tracks — Device Processing and Materials and Device Characterization — to customize your degree to your interests and career goals. 

The program’s capstone is a three-month internship at a local semiconductor facility. You’ll apply your skills, gain industry experience and build your network. 

Full-time students can complete the program in just one year, while working professionals may choose to pursue it part-time.