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An interdisciplinary cognitive science program that bridges psychology, computer science, and philosophy while connecting to neuroscience, linguistics, anthropology, mathematics, biology, and education. Rensselaer's B.S. in Cognitive Science emphasizes computational methods while integrating psychology and philosophy with fields like neuroscience and linguistics, developing students' analytical, communication, and reasoning abilities for success in this varied discipline.
Rensselaer's Cognitive Science bachelor's program examines mental processes including perception, language, memory, decision-making, reasoning, learning, and action. This discipline explores not only the intricate human mind—among the most sophisticated systems in existence—but also artificial and animal cognition.
From developing intelligent systems to engineering voice recognition technologies, cognitive science offers groundbreaking possibilities for improving lives.