College: Graduate School of Social Sciences

This interdisciplinary major explores the mind, brain, and behavior, focusing on cognitive processes such as perception, memory, and reasoning. Graduates are prepared for roles in research, education, healthcare, and technology.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the fundamentals of cognitive sciences, including psychology, neuroscience, linguistics, and artificial intelligence.
• Develop skills in experimental research, data analysis, and theoretical modeling.
• Learn techniques to study cognitive processes, brain functions, and behavior patterns.
• Explore principles of cognitive development, learning, and human-computer interaction.
• Analyze and interpret complex cognitive phenomena and experimental data.
• Develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills for research and applied settings.

Main Curriculum:

1. Introduction to Cognitive Sciences - Overview of key concepts, theories, and research methods.
2. Cognitive Psychology - Principles of cognitive psychology, including perception, memory, and problem-solving.
3. Neuroscience - Basics of neuroscience, brain structures, and neurological mechanisms.
4. Linguistics and Language Processing - Principles of linguistics and cognitive aspects of language processing.
5. Artificial Intelligence and Cognitive Modeling - Fundamentals of AI, machine learning, and cognitive modeling.
6. Cognitive Development and Learning - Principles of cognitive development, learning theories, and educational psychology.
7. Human-Computer Interaction - Principles of human-computer interaction and user experience design.
8. Research Methods in Cognitive Sciences - Principles of research methods, experimental design, and data analysis.
9. Practical Training in Cognitive Sciences - Real-world experiences through internships and projects in research labs or relevant settings.
10. Capstone Project in Cognitive Sciences - Comprehensive project applying skills in cognitive psychology, neuroscience, or AI.

Assessment Methods:

- Research papers, experimental reports, data analyses, cognitive models, linguistic analyses, AI projects, developmental studies, human-computer interaction designs, internship reports, capstone projects, group projects, and practical training evaluations.

Recommended Textbooks:

• "Cognitive Psychology: A Student’s Handbook" by Michael W. Eysenck and Mark T. Keane.
• "Principles of Neural Science" by Eric R. Kandel, James H. Schwartz, and Thomas M. Jessell.
• "An Introduction to Language" by Victoria Fromkin, Robert Rodman, and Nina Hyams.
• "Artificial Intelligence: A Modern Approach" by Stuart Russell and Peter Norvig.
• "Cognitive Development" by Jean Piaget.
• "The Design of Everyday Things" by Don Norman.
• "Research Methods in Psychology" by various authors.

Prerequisites:

Basic knowledge of psychology, biology, and computer sciences. Suitable for students interested in cognitive sciences, neuroscience, linguistics, and artificial intelligence.

Duration of the Major:

Typically 4 years to earn a bachelor's degree, including coursework, projects, internships, and practical training.

Certification:

Graduates may earn a degree in cognitive sciences and pursue further education or professional certificates in related fields.

Target Group:

Aspiring cognitive scientists, neuroscientists, linguists, AI researchers, educators, and individuals seeking careers in research, education, healthcare, technology, and related fields. This major equips students with the skills needed to excel in cognitive sciences, supporting careers in research, education, healthcare, technology, and related areas.