Cognitive
Science Program: Requirements for Minors
Cognitive science is the scientific study of the mind with the goal of understanding the nature of thought. Students learn the ways in which converging sources of evidence may be integrated to discover the mechanisms underlying the complex adaptive properties of human cognition. The minor can augment a major course of study by adding a broader perspective than one particular discipline can offer.
For additional information about the Program in Cognitive Science, write to cogsci@northwestern.edu.
Minor in Cognitive Science
The minor in cognitive science broadens the academic background of students majoring in related fields. The goal is to provide students with the methods and foundations for understanding cognitive issues in an interdisciplinary framework.
Minor course requirements (8 units)
• Introductory courses: 2 courses chosen from 207, 210, 211
• Basic methodology courses: 2 courses (at least 1 from outside a student’s major area) chosen from PSYCH 201, 205; COMP SCI 110, 111
• Electives (4): 4 courses chosen from at least two areas, at least 3 at the 300 level and at least 3 outside the major. For available areas, see the advanced electives for the major. At least 1 course must be chosen from the courses listed below.
Artificial intelligence: COMP SCI 348
Cognitive neuroscience: PSYCH 212, 361
Cognitive psychology: PSYCH 228
Learning sciences: LOC 301
Linguistics: LING 250, 260, 270
Cognitive science is the scientific study of the mind with the goal of understanding the nature of thought. Students learn the ways in which converging sources of evidence may be integrated to discover the mechanisms underlying the complex adaptive properties of human cognition. The minor can augment a major course of study by adding a broader perspective than one particular discipline can offer.
For additional information about the Program in Cognitive Science, write to cogsci@northwestern.edu.
Minor in Cognitive Science
The minor in cognitive science broadens the academic background of students majoring in related fields. The goal is to provide students with the methods and foundations for understanding cognitive issues in an interdisciplinary framework.
Minor course requirements (8 units)
• Introductory courses: 2 courses chosen from 207, 210, 211
• Basic methodology courses: 2 courses (at least 1 from outside a student’s major area) chosen from PSYCH 201, 205; COMP SCI 110, 111
• Electives (4): 4 courses chosen from at least two areas, at least 3 at the 300 level and at least 3 outside the major. For available areas, see the advanced electives for the major. At least 1 course must be chosen from the courses listed below.
Artificial intelligence: COMP SCI 348
Cognitive neuroscience: PSYCH 212, 361
Cognitive psychology: PSYCH 228
Learning sciences: LOC 301
Linguistics: LING 250, 260, 270