A minor in cognitive science would be of interest to anyone curious about the mind, the nature of the human experience of reality, 语言的角色, 情感, 生物学, and social context in this experience, our understanding of cognition in other organisms, and artificial intelligence. 特别是, the minor complements its constituent disciplines by flexibly offering an integrative, interdisciplinary context of study.

Why should I minor in cognitive science?
Minoring in cognitive science provides students interested in cognition with the opportunity to explore the connections between different disciplines that approach questions in cognition using a variety of methods.

While a minor in cognitive science would be relevant to anyone interested in the mind, the minor may be especially useful for students majoring in the constituent disciplines (心理学, 哲学, 计算机科学, 等.) because it will allow students to develop a broader perspective on their major field of study and how it connects with cognate disciplines.

Because of its interdisciplinary nature, there is an emphasis on critical, 抽象思维, and incorporation of a variety of research methods. The minor may also enhance students' potential for success in a variety of graduate programs (such as those in cognitive science, 计算机科学, 神经科学, 语言学, 哲学, 和心理学, and professional programs (including law school, 医学院, 和神学院).

What kinds of courses would I take?
In the cognitive science minor, students explore issues in the field by taking a structured series of courses in multiple disciplines including 哲学, 心理学, 计算机科学, 语言学, 生物学, 和数学. Note that classes in the Cognitive 科学 Studies Pathway also count toward the minor.