Dr. Toby Mintz

Professor

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Biography

Professor Mintz’s research interests center on the cognitive mechanisms underlying language acquisition. His current project involves investigating how infants begin to form rudimentary representations of grammatical units in language, specifically focusing on verb inflections at the age of 15 months. He employs computational modeling techniques and experimental methods from computer science to explore language development theories among children. His work has contributed valuable insights into how children learn and process language, particularly through understanding their cognitive development in linguistic contexts.

Research Interests

Experience

Postdoctoral Fellow

1996-09-01 — 1998-08-31

University of Pennsylvania • Philadelphia, PA

Conducted research in cognitive psychology and language development.

Requirements for University of Southern California

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
IELTS
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Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
GRE General
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Math, or Hard Science
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Specialization Notes

GRE is NOT required for Master's applicants for 2025-2026.