Faculty: Graduate School of Social Science This interdisciplinary major explores the mind, brain, and behavior, focusing on cognitive processes like perception, memory, and reasoning. Graduates are prepared for roles in research, education, healthcare, and technology. **Learning Objectives:** - Understand fundamentals of cognitive sciences, including psychology, neuroscience, linguistics, and AI. - Develop skills in experimental research, data analysis, and theoretical modeling. - Learn techniques for studying cognitive processes, brain functions, and behavioral 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. **Major Outline:** 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** - Fundamentals of neuroscience, brain structure, and neural 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. **Practicum in Cognitive Sciences** - Real-world experiences through internships and projects in research labs or related 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, practicum reports, capstone projects, group projects, and internship 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 science. Suitable for students interested in cognitive sciences, neuroscience, linguistics, and AI. **Major Duration:** Typically 4 years for a bachelor's degree, including coursework, projects, practicum, and internships. **Certification:** Graduates may receive a degree in Cognitive Sciences and pursue further education or professional certifications in related fields. **Target Audience:** 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 fields.