Cognitive science is the interdisciplinary study of mind and intelligence. It uses the methods of psychology, computer science, linguistics, communication sciences, and philosophy to examine how the mind carries out intelligent behaviors such as: understanding, speaking, planning, creating, reasoning, and problem solving.<\/p>\n
An interdisciplinary experience:<\/strong>\u00a0 Minoring in cognitive science allows you to achieve an interdisciplinary perspective on questions such as: What is consciousness? How did intelligence originate? How are languages stored in the brain? Can a computer that carries out a conversation with a human think and feel?<\/p>\n Preparation for graduate school:<\/strong>\u00a0 Minoring in cognitive science provides excellent preparation for graduate programs in psychology, linguistics, philosophy, communication sciences, and, of course, cognitive science.<\/p>\n Career opportunities:<\/strong>\u00a0 A degree in cognitive science opens various career opportunities (see report here<\/a>). These include careers in telecommunications, medical analysis, human factors engineering, arti\ufb01cial intelligence, multimedia design, education, and technical writing (click here<\/a> for more). You can also do a search for \u2018cognitive science\u2019 at Indeed<\/a> to \ufb01nd jobs in your area.<\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0View the Cognitive Science Minor Program Requirements<\/a>.<\/p>\nWhere can I find more information?<\/h2>\n