The cognitive science major offers students the opportunity to study cognition through a diverse and multidisciplinary curriculum, which culminates in an integrative capstone seminar.
The major in cognitive science consists of seven required courses (22 cr. hrs.), one course from each of the four cognitive science content areas (12 cr. hrs.), and 9 hours of elective credits.
Required Courses
| COSC 1010 | Introduction to Computer Programming |
| PHIL 1001 | Foundations in Philosophy |
| PSYC 1001 | General Psychology |
| INCG 2010 | Introduction to Cognitive Science |
| PSYC 3320 | Cognition |
| PHIL 4450 | Philosophy of Mind |
| INCG 4997 | Capstone in Cognitive Science |
Content Area Requirements
Neuroscience (1 course)
Choose one of the following:
| BIOL 3501 / 4501 | Cellular Neurobiology |
| BISC 3850 | Systems Neuroscience |
| BISC 4140 | Functional Neuroanatomy |
| PSYC 3601 | Biopsychology |
| PSYC 3650 | Affective Neuroscience |
Individual and Social Behavior (1 course)
Choose one of the following:
| ANTH 2301 | Language and Culture |
| PSYC 3201 | Introductory Social Psychology |
| PSYC 3301 | Learning and Behavior |
| PSYC 4320 | Learning and Memory |
| PSYC 4820 | Concepts and Principles of Behavior |
| SOCI 2500 | Self, Language and Social Interaction |
Mathematics and Statistics (1 course)
Choose one of the following:
| MATH 1700 | Modern Elementary Statistics |
| MATH 4700 | Theory of Probability |
| MATH 4720 | Statistical Methods |
| MATH 4740 | Biostatistical Methods and Models |
| SOCI 2060 | Social Statistics |
English (1 course)
Choose one of the following:
| ENGL 3140 | Sociolinguistics2 |
| ENGL 4110 | Exploring the English Language1 |
| ENGL 4120 | Anatomy of English1 |
| ENGL 4130 | History of the English Language |
| ENGL 4147 | Studies in Language2 |
| ENGL 4220 | Rhetorical Theories and Practices |
1 Students may not earn credit for both ENGL 4110 and ENGL 4120.
2 With approval of topic/syllabus.
Electives
Choose three additional courses from the following, for at least 9 credits:
| ANTH 1201 or ANTH 2201 |
Introduction to Biological Anthropology or Human Evolutionary Process |
| ANTH 2301 | Language and Culture |
| BIEN 4995 | Independent Study in Biomedical Engineering2 |
| BIOL 3501 / 4501 | Cellular Neurobiology |
| BIOL 3502 / 4502 | Experimental Neurobiology |
| BIOL 4956 | Laboratory Research Project in Biological Sciences2 |
| BISC 3850 | Systems Neuroscience |
| BISC 4140 | Functional Neuroanatomy |
| BISC 4155 | Diseases of the Brain |
| BISC 4170 | Biology, Moral Behavior and Policy |
| COSC 1020 | Object-Oriented Software Design |
| COSC 1820 | Computers, Ethics and Society |
| COSC 2100 | Data Structures |
| COSC 3090 | Bioinformatics Algorithms |
| COSC 3100 |
Algorithms |
| COSC 3570 | Introduction to Data Science |
| COSC 4600 | Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence |
| COSC 4610 | Data Mining |
| COSC 4995 | Independent Study in Computer Science2 |
| ENGL 3140 | Sociolinguistics |
| ENGL 4110 | Exploring the English Language1 |
| ENGL 4120 | Anatomy of English1 |
| ENGL 4130 | History of the English Language |
| ENGL 4170 | Studies in Language |
| ENGL 4220 | Rhetorical Theories and Practices |
| ENGL 4762 | Neuroscience and Literature |
| INCG 3986 | Internship in Cognitive Science |
| INCG 4986 | Advanced Internship in Cognitive Science |
| MATH 4700 | Theory of Probability |
| MATH 4720 | Statistical Methods |
| MATH 4740 | Biostatistical Methods and Models |
| PHIL 1000 | Logic |
| PHIL 3410 | Metaphysics |
| PHIL 3450 | Epistemology |
| PHIL 3460 | Philosophy of Language |
| PHIL 3640 | Twentieth Century Anglo-American Philosophy |
| PHIL 3665 | Phenomenology and Existentialism |
| PHIL 4470 | Philosophy of Science |
| PHIL 4931 | Topics in Philosophy2 |
| PHIL 4953 | Undergraduate Seminar2 |
| PHIL 4960 | Research in Philosophy2 |
| PHIL 4995 | Independent Study2 |
| PSYC 3101 | Developmental Psychology: Conception Through Adolescence |
| PSYC 3120 | Developmental Psychology: Adulthood and Aging |
| PSYC 3201 | Introductory Social Psychology |
| PSYC 3210 | The Psychology of Prejudice |
| PSYC 3220 | Human Sexuality |
| PSYC 3240 | Psychology of Racism |
| PSYC 3301 | Learning and Behavior |
| PSYC 3401 | Abnormal Psychology |
| PSYC 3501 | Theories of Personality |
| PSYC 3560 | Psychology of Religion |
| PSYC 3601 | Biopsychology |
| PSYC 3650 | Affective Neuroscience |
| PSYC 3701 | Principles of Psychological Testing |
| PSYC 3840 | Psychology of Happiness |
| PSYC 4320 | Learning and Memory |
| PSYC 4330 | Human Factors Engineering |
| PSYC 4820 | Concepts and Principles of Behavior |
| PSYC 4931 | Topics in Psychology2 |
| PSYC 4956 | Advanced Undergraduate Research2 |
| SOCI 2500 | Self, Language and Social Interaction |
1 Students may not earn credit for both ENGL 4110 and ENGL 4120.
2 With approval of topic/syllabus.
Like our Facebook page to get CogSci@MU updates!
Dr. Abram Capone
Coordinator, Cognitive Science Program
Department of Philosophy
Marquette Hall 429
abram.capone@marquette.edu
Dr. Corinne Bloch-Mullins
Director, Cognitive Science Program
Department of Philosophy
Marquette Hall, 438
corinne.bloch-mullins@marquette.edu
(414) 288-7236
Report an accessibility problem
To report another problem, please contact kirsten.boeh@marquette.edu.
Privacy Policy Legal Disclaimer Non-Discrimination Policy Accessible Technology
© 2025 Marquette University
