UC San Diego’s Department of Cognitive Science promotes the study of learning, perception, action, and interaction in the physical, digital, and cultural worlds. We offer a range of cognition-related majors along with a unique minor in Design.
Our interdisciplinary vision draws from anthropology, computer science, linguistics, neuroscience, philosophy, psychology, sociology, and more! Our students often get jobs in technology, medicine, and research.
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PROGRAMS AND RESEARCH
UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES
Our program provides an excellent background for many professional fields, including medicine, clinical psychology, and information technology.
GRADUATE STUDIES
Multidisciplinary study of cognition with emphasis on computer science, linguistics, neuroscience, psychology, and related aspects of anthropology, biology, mathematics, philosophy, and sociology.
RESEARCH
The underlying philosophy of the department challenges faculty and students to be knowledgeable in and sympathetic to a wide variety of fields and techniques.
Cognitive Science Event Calendar
Take a look at our CogSci calendar to find upcoming events, webinars, and more!
EVENTS
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