Cognitive Science
The interdisciplinary cognitive science minor draws on concepts and methodology from psychology, philosophy, computer science, language sciences, and neuroscience and emphasizes how to think and engage in reasoning and constructive problem-solving.
Why Study Cognitive Science at Randolph?
Cognitive Science is the interdisciplinary study of the nature of human knowledge and how it is acquired and used.
Cognitive science draws on concepts and methodology from psychology, philosophy, computer science, language sciences, and neuroscience and emphasizes how to think and engage in reasoning and constructive problem-solving – skills that can be applied across disciplines.
Students will learn how information is represented and processed, and may also learn advanced computational skills such as computer programming and working with data structures.
Degrees offered
Interdisciplinary Minor in Cognitive Science
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology
Minor in Psychology
Participating Programs
Curriculum and Requirements
Students must complete 24 credit hours to qualify for the Cognitive Science minor.
Required: (16 credit hours)
- PSYC 2211 Cognitive Psychology
- PSYC 2260 Language Acquisition and Development
- PSYC 3338 Cognitive Neuroscience
- PHIL 3351 Philosophy of Mind
One of the following: (4 credit hours)
- CSCI 2225 Matlab and Labview
- DSCI/MATH 2232 Introduction to Data Science
- DSCI 2233 Machine Learning
One of the following: (4 credit hours)
- PHIL 2230 Logic
- PSYC 3325 Psychology of Music
- PSYC 3334 Thinking and Reasoning in Psychological Science
See individual department listings for course descriptions
Top Ranked Professors
Randolph College’s faculty are consistently recognized as among the best in the nation. The Princeton Review ranked the College in the top 20 for most accessible professors in the 2022 edition of its flagship college guide, The Best 385 Colleges. Randolph has been ranked in the top 20 for most accessible professors for three consecutive years.
Faculty Coordinator
Elizabeth Blair Gross
Assistant Professor of Psychology, Chair of Psychology, Social and Behavioral Sciences Division Head
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Summer Research Program
Spend the summer working closely with a professor on a focused aspect of a Cognitive Science topic of your choosing.
Randolph’s intensive eight-week Summer Research Program enables students to work with professors on a research of their own design; live in a residence hall on campus, participate in on-campus summer events, attend special seminars with guest speakers; and share the progress and results of their research.
Symposium of Artists and Scholars
Modeled after a traditional academic conference, the SAS brings together students of all disciplines to share the results and highlights of the best work being produced at the College – oral presentations, readings of creative works, performances, exhibitions of student artwork, and poster presentations.
Internships
Learn by doing – in the field and on the job. The Career Development Center will help place you in positions with leading companies and organizations in your field of study.
Resources and Equipment
Only at Randolph
Randolph students can take advantage of unique programs which give them a more enriching education than can be found anywhere else.
Randolph students work with faculty mentors to explore a broad range of disciplines as they chart their academic path.
Randolph graduates learn to think critically, solve problems and work well with others. They are prepared to succeed in all aspects of life.
Two courses per half-mester means you get to focus in and dig deep into your coursework while still having time for the rest of the college experience. Two classes. Seven weeks. Repeat.
The Randolph Innovative Student Experience (RISE) program provides every student a $2,000 grant to fund research, creative work, experiential learning or other scholarly pursuits.
