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Cognitive Science
AN INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDY OF THE MIND
Cognitive science is the interdisciplinary study of the mind as an information processor. It is a relatively new discipline that arose in the mid-20th century from a convergence of conceptual revolutions primarily in psychology, computer science and linguistics. Today, it also draws from fields such as philosophy, neuroscience and anthropology. A central goal of cognitive science is to determine structures and processes that underwrite cognitive tasks such as perception, memory, attention, language and motor control. This, in turn, plays an important role in applied research areas such as artificial intelligence, educational psychology, the science of language and communication.
The department also offers a Honors B.S. in Cognitive Science, as well as a Linguistics major.
AREAS OF STUDY
- Artificial Intelligence
- Cognition
- Communication Disorders and Speech/Language Pathology
- Logic and Computation
- Mind and Brain
- Philosophy of Mind
- Science of Language
CAREER OPTIONS
- Audiologist
- Counselor or Social Worker
- Data Analyst
- Medical/Healthcare Professional
- Philosopher
- Psychology
- Research Scientist
- Speech-Language Pathologist
- Psychologist
GRADUATE PROGRAMS
- Audiology
- Computer Science
- Data Science
- Medical School
- Philosophy
- Psychology
- Speech Language Pathology
What’s special about this program?
Our undergraduates have pursued a broad range of degrees at both the master’s and Ph.D. levels. Examples include audiology, cognitive science, computer science, linguistics, medicine, neuroscience, nursing, occupational therapy, public health administration, speech/language pathology, philosophy and psychology. Cognitive science prepares students with a solid educational foundation in human cognition and considerable skills in scientific reasoning, critical thinking and clarity of expression. We have an excellent record of graduate placement and success.
Get Involved
Undergraduate Research
The Phonology/Phonetics Lab
The Experimental Psycholinguistics Lab
Child’s Play, Learning and Development Lab
The Language and Cognition Lab
UD Chapter of the National Student Speech-Language Hearing Association
Sample Curriculum
(for majors with the specialization of Pre-Professional Speech Language Pathology)
CGSC170
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Introduction to Cognitive Science |
| BISC104 | Principles of Biology with Lab
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| ENGL110 | Seminar in Composition
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LING101
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Introduction to Linguistics |
PSYC100
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General Psychology |
University Breadth Course
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Foreign Lanaguage Course
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| Elective Courses |
Area of Specialization Requirement:
- Computational, Mathematical, and Logical Foundations of Cognitive Science
- Philosophical Foundations of Cognitive Science
- Psychological Foundations of Cognitive Science
- Science of Language
- Pre-Professional Speech/Language Pathology
| CGSC375 | Introduction to Communication Disorders in Children
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| CGSC376 | Introduction to Communication Disorders of Adulthood
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| LING353 | Introduction to Speech and Hearing Science
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LING444
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First Language Development |
University Breadth Courses
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Foreign Lanaguage Course
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| Elective Courses |
CGSC378
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Anatomy and Physiology of Speaking |
| CGSC379 | Introduction to Audiology
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Advanced CGSC/PSYC Requirement
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University Breadth Courses
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| Elective Courses |
CGSC380
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Clinical Principles and Procedures in Speech Pathology |
Phonology/Phonetics Requirement
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Second Writing Requirement
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Restricted Elective Requirement
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| Elective Courses |
