Major Requirements for the B.A. Degree

A.  One Introductory Course

  • 050.101 Cognition

B.  Three Courses From Each of Two Focal Areas

Among the five concentration areas, two are designated by the student as focal areas, the other three are treated as nonfocal areas. At least one course in each focal area must be at the 300-600 level. These courses may not include research, readings, or practical.

C.  One Course From Each Nonfocal Area

These courses may be at any level.

D.  Three Additional Courses at 300-600 Level

Chosen from any of the five areas of concentration or other offerings in the Department of Cognitive Science. Students may use 3 credits of research to satisfy one of these course requirements.

E.  Either:

       The statistics sequence:

      

  • 500.111-112 Statistical Analysis,   -and-
  • 200.207 Laboratory for the Analysis of Psychological Data.

    Please note: For purposes of this requirement the statistics sequence forms an inseparable set. If one of the focal areas is Cognitive Psychology and Neuropsychology, the statistics sequence is required and should be completed by the end of the sophomore year if possible.

     or

       Two of the Following Courses:

      

  • 110.106 or 108 Calculus I
  • 110.107 or 109 Calculus II
  • 550.171 Discrete Mathematics
  • 110.201 Linear Algebra
  • 150.118 Introduction to Formal Logic
  • 150.218 Introduction to Symbolic Logic
  • 050.370 Formal Methods in Cognitive Science: Language
  • 050.371 Formal Methods in Cognitive Science: Reasoning
  • 050.372 Formal Methods in Cognitive Science: Neural Networks

 F.  Foreign Language Requirement

  • One modern foreign language at the intermediate level

    or

  • Two modern foreign languages at the elementary level