Cina Hall 329
1123 University Drive
Duluth, MN 55812
United States
About This Program
Cognitive Science is the interdisciplinary attempt to understand the mind, especially the human mind (with the prospect of creating artificial minds coming in a close second).
The mind, consciousness, intelligence, and the related phenomena are being addressed by researchers in many areas including philosophy, psychology, linguistics, medicine, neuroscience, and artificial intelligence. UMD is one of only three schools in Minnesota to offer an undergraduate Cognitive Science program. The program has excellent faculty contributing classes to our minor, from Psychology, Philosophy, Computer Science, Communication Sciences and Disorders, and the Medical School provides a course in Neuroscience.
You will learn to combine the tools, methods and perspectives of psychology, computer science, linguistics, and philosophy—obtaining the benefits of all, and the synergies that come from their combination.
Program Highlights
Core courses are taught by Philosophy faculty with research programs in experimental philosophy, philosophy of mind, and philosophy of science. These are complemented by courses from across the University in related fields.
Research & Experiential Learning
- Research outside the classroom under the mentorship of faculty in the form of Independent Studies, Honors Theses, UROPS (funded Undergraduate Research Opportunities)
- Faculty regularly offer teaching assistantships
Potential Careers
- Artificial intelligence
- Software, web, data and application services
- User experience research and services
- Data analytical services
- Advanced degrees in computer science, linguistics, psychology or philosophy
- eLearning instructional designer
- Imaging core manager
- Speech and data scientist
Scholarships
CAHSS is proud to offer alumni and donor funded scholarships to our students each year. Each department facilitates the process for their specific scholarships and you are also encouraged to apply for CAHSS-wide scholarships offered to students in any field.
Get Involved
- Socratic Society
- Association for Computing Machinery
- Communication Sciences and Disorders Club
- Psychology Club
Requirements
Refer to the link below for more detailed information about the program, admission requirements, sample plans, and contact information.