BA/BS in Cognitive Science

This interdisciplinary program integrates perspectives from psychology, neuroscience, philosophy, computer science, and linguistics to understand consciousness, cognition, learning, behavior, and perception. Students explore how brains process information, how humans learn from experience and make decisions, and how artificial intelligence relates to human intelligence and machine learning. The curriculum combines theoretical study with laboratory research and practical applications of cognitive science to real-world problems and questions. Coursework addresses philosophical questions about mind and consciousness while grounding understanding in neuroscience, psychology, and empirical research methods. The major includes study of how brains develop, process language, form memories, and recognize patterns. Students develop skills in research design, data analysis, and interpretation of results. Graduates pursue careers in neuroscience research, cognitive psychology, artificial intelligence development, technology companies, and healthcare professions.