Cognitive Science, Minor

Program Overview

The minor provides a solid grounding in cognitive science and allows students to focus on those aspects of the field most relevant to their other academic interests. 

Undergraduate Policies

For undergraduate policies and procedures, please review the Undergraduate Academics section of the General Bulletin.

Program Requirements

The minor requires students to take the following:

COGS 101Introduction to Cognitive Science3
Choose one of the following:3
Introduction to Cognitive Neuroscience
Human Cognition in Evolution and Development
Cognition and Culture
COGS Electives a9
Total Credit Hours15
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All three COGS electives are required to be at the 200- or 300-level.

The minor provides a good basic grounding in cognitive science, and allows students to narrow their exposure to those aspects of the field most relevant to their other academic interests.