Cognitive Science–B.A.

A. Core Requirements (41-42 cr)

• COG 166 - Introduction to Cognitive Science credit: 3
• COG 266 - Brains, Minds and Consciousness credit: 3
• COG 366 - Computational Models of Cognitive Processes credit: 3
• COG 468 - Cognitive Science Capstone Seminar credit: 3
• CSC 212 - Principles of Programming credit: 3
• CSC 241 - Abstract Data Types and Programming Methodology credit: 3
• LIN 100 - Introduction to Linguistics credit: 3
• PHL 309 - Logic, Language, and Thought credit: 3
• PHL 471 - Philosophy of Mind credit: 3
• PSY 280 - Analysis of Psychological Data credit: 4
• PSY 290 - Research Methods in Psychology credit: 4

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• ANT 344 - Language and Culture credit: 3

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• CAS 444 - Semiotics and the Study of Meaning credit: 3

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• PSY 305 - Cognition credit: 3

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• PSY 405 - Cognition credit: 4

B. Learning Agreement (9 cr)

• A student, along with a faculty member, will devise a learning agreement containing a minimum of nine credit hours, which are at the 300- or 400-level. The proposed agreement is to be submitted to the Cognitive Science Program Faculty Committee and the Cognitive Science Director for approval, typically by the end of the student’s sophomore year. The sequence of courses comprising the learning agreement may be from different departments.

C. Cognate Requirements (None)

Note: A C- or better must be earned in all core courses.