Requirements
A. Select two cognitive and brain sciences core courses:
- COGS 210A Cognitive and Brain Sciences I: Topics in Perception
- COGS 210B Cognitive and Brain Sciences II: Topics in Cognition
- COGS 210C Cognitive and Brain Sciences III: Topics in Learning and Development
B. Select three quantitative courses:
- COGS 203A Statistical Models for Cognitive Sciences I
- COGS 203B Statistical Models for Cognitive Sciences II
- COGS 203C Statistical Models for Cognitive Sciences III
- COGS 203D Applied Mathematics for Cognitive Sciences
- COGS 214 Bayesian Cognitive Modeling
- STATS 210 Statistical Methods I: Linear Models
C. Select two computational methods courses:
- COGS 205B Computational Lab Skills for Cognitive Scientists I
- COGS 205C Computational Lab Skills for Cognitive Scientists II
- COGS 205D Neural Networks and Machine Learning
- COGS 214 Bayesian Cognitive Modeling
D. Complete five electives of which at least two must be taken in Cognitive Sciences
Exceptions to this rule must be approved by the Graduate Director.
Many of these courses require familiarity with computer programming, which can be obtained by taking COGS 205A. Students are expected to enroll in the Cognitive Sciences Research Seminar COGS 201A-COGS 201B-COGS 201C during all quarters in residence prior to passage of the advancement-to-candidacy examination. During the fall of the first year in the program, students must enroll in COGS 202A. Note that no course may be used to fulfill more than one requirement in the program.
Some courses offered by other departments have been approved in fulfilling our requirements. To request a course substitution request to be reviewed, please complete the General Petition (Course Substitution) Request Form.
