Cognitive Science Minor

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Jason Ozubko, Coordinator

Cognitive Science is a rapidly growing interdisciplinary field aimed at developing an understanding of the human mind. The minor in Cognitive Science is designed to provide students with a foundation of knowledge from disciplines primarily involved with investigating the nature of mental activity. The minor is excellent preparation for students planning to attend graduate school in Artificial Intelligence, Cognitive Psychology, Computer Science, Linguistics, or Philosophy. The minor can also be used to prepare for advanced training or a career in Human Factors.

Total Credits Required: 27-28 Credits

Basic Requirements: (21 Credits)

DANL 101 - Introduction to Data Analytics Credit(s): 3
DANL 201 - Introduction to Programming in R Credit(s): 3 OR
DANL 202 - Introduction to Programming in Python Credit(s): 3
PHIL 111 - Introduction to Logic Credit(s): 3
PHIL 357 - Philosophy of Mind Credit(s): 3
PSYC 100 - Introductory Psychology Credit(s): 3
PSYC 225 - Introduction to Cognitive Psychology Credit(s): 3
PSYC 251 - Introduction to Behavioral Research Methods Credit(s): 3

Electives-two courses from the following: (6-7 Credits)

ANTH 120 - Language and Culture Credit(s): 3
ANTH 328 - Language Socialization Credit(s): 3
PHIL 375 - Philosophy of Language Credit(s): 3
PHYS 102 - Science of Sound Credit(s): 3 and
PHYS 103 - Science of Sound Laboratory Credit(s): 1
or
PHYS 106 - The Nature of Light and Color Credit(s): 3 and
PHYS 107 - The Nature of Light and Color Laboratory Credit(s): 1
PSYC 307 - Sensation and Perception Credit(s): 3
PSYC 315 - Psychology of Language Credit(s): 3
PSYC 332 - Human Neuropsychology Credit(s): 3

Additional Requirements:

One elective must be at the 300-level.
One elective must be outside the student’s primary major.

Footnotes:

Some electives have prerequisites that are not part of the minor.