“How does the mind work? How do we acquire knowledge and exhibit creativity? And what constitutes intelligent behavior in humans and in machines?” These are just a few of the questions that Cognitive Science majors seek to answer.
This major includes perspectives from anthropology, computer science and engineering, linguistics, mathematics, neuroscience, philosophy, and psychology - drawing on multiple disciplines in order to illuminate how the mind works.
Visit the Cognitive Science academic program page for more information about the academic experience, who you will learn from, opportunities outside of class and what you can do with this degree.
Visit the Social Sciences Interdisciplinary department page for contact information, a brief overview of the department and the curricular options.