B.A. in Cognitive Science

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PsychologyMain Subject Area

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Program overview

Main Subject

Psychology

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

Cognitive science is the study of the human mind and brain, focusing on how the mind represents and manipulates knowledge and how mental representations and processes are realized in the brain. Conceiving of the mind as an abstract computing device instantiated in the brain, cognitive scientists seek to understand the mental computations underlying cognitive functioning, and how these computations are implemented by neural tissue. Also of central interest in cognitive science are questions about how cognitive functions develop, and how they break down when the brain is damaged.Cognitive science is a relatively new field, having emerged at the interface of cognitive psychology, linguistics, neuroscience, philosophy, and computer science. As a consequence of this diverse ancestry, cognitive science incorporates a variety of perspectives and methodologies, including linguistic analysis, empirical studies of normal cognitive functioning in adults, developmental studies of children, cognitive neuropsychological research on cognitive deficits, functional neuroimaging studies, and computational modeling. The undergraduate program in cognitive science at Johns Hopkins University reflects the interdisciplinary nature of the field, allowing students to approach the study of the mind and brain from multiple perspectives. Students gain broad knowledge of the field as a whole, plus a greater depth of understanding in two of the sub-disciplines within the field. Training emphasizes not only learning about the principal theories and evidence, but also development of the conceptual and practical skills needed for understanding and conducting theoretical and empirical work in the field. Undergraduate students in the department also have many opportunities to get involved in research.Undergraduate cognitive science majors are expected to achieve the following learning outcomes: Acquire a firm grasp of the basic conception of the mind and brain that defines the discipline of cognitive science; Develop the fundamental skills required for understanding theories, evidence, and methods in cognitive science, and for pursuing advanced training in cognitive science or one of its sub-disciplines; Develop a basic understanding of the major sub-disciplines of cognitive science (i.e., linguistics, cognitive psychology and neuropsychology, neuroscience, computational approaches, philosophy of mind), and the relationships among sub-disciplines; Develop an understanding of theories, evidence, and research methods in the principal content domains within cognitive science (e.g., language, vision); Gain a deeper understanding of two sub-disciplines of cognitive science, and the principal content domains within these sub-disciplines; Acquire the skills required for clear and cogent written and oral communication in cognitive science.

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Program overview

Main Subject

Psychology

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

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Admission Requirements

IELTS

Students are required to have a TOEFL score of 600 on the written test.

Starting Month(s)

Jan-2000

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#66
2022
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#45
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76.2

Academic Reputation

71.5

Citations per Paper

81.4

Employer Reputation

73.1

H-index Citations

85.6

International Research Network

79.5

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B.A. in Cognitive Science

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