Cognitive Science, Minor
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Curriculum Guide
GPA Requirement
Minor GPA: 2.0 or higher
Minor Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| Oral and Written Communication | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Cognitive Studies | ||
| Introduction to Consciousness | ||
| Interpersonal Skills and Civic Responsibility | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Artificial Intelligence in Cognitive Studies and Film | ||
| Mindfulness and Brain | ||
| Left and Right Brain: From Neuron to Culture | ||
| Analytical, Quantitative & Critical Thinking Skills | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Statistics for the Social Sciences | ||
| Research Methods in Interdisciplinary Studies | ||
| Research in Cognitive Science | ||
| Emphasis Area | ||
| Students must take at least one course from each area | ||
| Mind and Brain | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
BIOL 102 | ||
| Introduction to Anthropology | ||
| Biological Anthropology | ||
| Mindfulness and Brain | ||
| Left and Right Brain: From Neuron to Culture | ||
| Philosophy of Natural Science | ||
| Intelligence, Perception and Technology | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Computing and Programming | ||
| Programming Principles | ||
| Challenges of Computer Technology | ||
| Introduction to Linguistics and Grammar | ||
| Artificial Intelligence in Cognitive Studies and Film | ||
| Formal Logic | ||
| Consciousness, Self and Others | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Intercultural Communication | ||
| Interpersonal Communication | ||
| Introduction to Consciousness | ||
| Multicultural Leadership | ||
| Society, Culture and Self | ||
| Religion and Society | ||
| Self Leadership | ||
| Ethics | ||
| Asian Philosophy | ||
| Total Hours | 18 | |
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Important Curriculum Guide Notes
This Curriculum Guide is provided to help SRU students and prospective students better understand their intended major curriculum. Enrolled SRU students should note that the My Rock Audit may place already-earned and/or in progress courses in different, yet valid, curriculum categories. Enrolled SRU students should use the My Rock Audit Report and materials and information provided by their faculty advisers to ensure accurate progress towards degree completion. The information on this guide is current as of the date listed. Students are responsible for curriculum requirements at the time of enrollment at the University.
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MINOR IN COGNITIVE SCIENCE (80J)
This program is effective as of Summer 2018
Revised 04.09.2020