Students interested in the Cognitive Science major are encouraged to take COGS 101 during the first year and COGS 201 (Empirical Methods in Cognitive Science) during sophomore year. All interested students should meet with a Cognitive Science faculty member early on to discuss opportunities for research, study abroad, and more. If you wish to be invited to our events (such as seminars, social events, and open advising sessions), please contact the department chair.
Placement Information
No placement exams are specifically required for the Cognitive Science major.
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Curricular Notes
Our major is flexible and has multiple introductory courses with no prerequisites, including:
- COGS 101: Introduction to Cognitive Science
- COGS 104: Introduction to Neuroscience
- COGS 111: The Origins of Knowledge
- COGS 220: Animal Cognition
- COGS 230: Mind, Brain, and Behavior
All of these courses count towards the major.
Transfer Credit Policies
The Cognitive Science Department may accept online courses for major, minor, and general elective credit. Students should reference the Transfer Credit section for more details.