Cognitive science brings the insights and methods
of natural science, social science, and certain of the humanities
to the study of the mind. The cognitive science major at Case
is inherently interdisciplinary, anchored in a comprehensive
program of four core courses that introduce a wide range of
relevant methods, empirical data, and theories that drive and
define this field. Students are encouraged to combine their
core training in cognitive science with a range of electives
drawn from resources across all faculties and schools.
The minor program in cognitive science offers many students
at Case a valuable additional option in planning students’
undergraduate studies; a degree in cognitive science, even as
a minor, will broaden the choices available to students when
they graduate. The minor option also allows students who want
to study quite disparate fields – for instance, music
and cognition – a better opportunity to acquire the necessary
background. The minor program requires students to take two
of the four courses in our core program (6 credits): COGS 101
(Introduction to Cognitive Science), and one of COGS 102, 201,
or 202. In addition, students also take three COGS courses at
the 200 or 300 level (9 credits) for a total of 15 credits.
This provides a good basic grounding in the field, and allows
students to narrow the exposure to the aspects of the field
most relevant to students’ other academic interests, if
desired. Individual programs can be developed in consultation
with the chair of the department. |
