Academic Catalog 2024-2025

Slippery Rock University

Cognitive Science, Minor

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Curriculum Guide

GPA Requirement

Minor GPA: 2.0 or higher

Minor Requirements

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 Hours18
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Some courses may require pre-requisites. Please see course descriptions to determine if there are any pre-requisites for that specific course.

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.

PASSHE - Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Institutions

MINOR IN COGNITIVE SCIENCE (80J)
This program is effective as of Summer 2018
Revised 04.09.2020