Cognitive Science Minor

Overview

The Cognitive Science minor is designed to introduce students to cognitive science topics as addressed in a number of different disciplines, such as biology, computer science, engineering, linguistics, mathematics, philosophy, and psychology, while allowing them to pursue a more in-depth study of cognitive science topics within specific areas of their … For more content click the Read More button below. The minor consists of two parts. In the first part students complete background courses and satisfy a computer programming experience requirement. In the second part they select courses from three clusters of upper-division courses that have been organized to reflect different aspects of cognitive science. Students take five courses from three clusters, with no more than three courses from any one cluster.

The minor consists of two parts. In the first part students complete background courses and satisfy a computer programming experience requirement. In the second part they select courses from three clusters of upper-division courses that have been organized to reflect different aspects of cognitive science. Students take five courses from three clusters, with no more than three courses from any one cluster.

Entry to the Minor

Admission

The Undergraduate Council of the UCLA Academic Senate voted to suspend admissions to the Cognitive Science minor effective Fall Quarter 2021. Students currently in the minor are not affected by the admissions suspension.

The minor is open to all enrolled UCLA students, other than Cognitive Science majors, who have an overall grade-point average of 2.0 or better. After completing two background courses, students must make an appointment with an adviser in the Psychology Undergraduate Advising Office by e-mail, or by phone at 310-825-2730, to declare the minor. The three background courses must be completed by the end of the summer quarter of the third year.

Minor Requirements

The Minor

Complete eight courses (32 units) as follows:

Introductory Courses

Complete three courses as follows:

Psychology or Linguistics

Programming

Clusters

Complete five total courses from the following three clusters, with no more than three courses from any particular cluster:

Biological Basis of Cognition Cluster

Only one course from Psychology 116A or 116B may be applied. Psychology M117C is multiple listed with Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology M175C, Neuroscience M101C, and Physiological Science M180C.

Human Cognition Cluster

Select between the following courses or range:

Courses

Psychology 124A through 124K

Policies

The Minor Policies

No more than two courses may be applied toward both this minor and a student’s major.

A minimum of 20 units applied toward the minor requirements must be in addition to units applied toward major requirements or another minor.

Each minor course must be taken for a letter grade, and students must have an overall grade-point average of 2.0 or better in the minor. Successful completion of the minor is indicated on the transcript and diploma.

General Catalog 2022-23