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An interdisciplinary curriculum exploring the connections between natural and computational systems that handle, interpret, and respond to information. The Symbolic Systems undergraduate program examines how biological and technological systems manage information through representation and processing. This program equips students with the conceptual framework, theoretical knowledge, and practical abilities needed to investigate human and artificial intelligence, language, and information systems. The coursework blends classical humanities perspectives with modern computational science and technological advancements. Majors study subjects including cognitive science, programming languages, computational theory, statistics, cognitive psychology, linguistics, and AI. Graduates gain preparation for both industry careers and advanced academic pursuits.
A high school diploma or the equivalent is required in order to enroll at Stanford. Generally, we receive English proficiency exam results (TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo English Test, etc.) from applicants whose native language is not English and/or the primary language of instruction at their secondary school is not English.