Overview

The core courses and electives sample from courses in computer science, human biology, linguistics, mathematics, philosophy and psychology. The Cognitive Science degree at University of Southern California consists of four fixed core courses, plus two tiers of flexible core courses.

Learning Objectives

Students will acquire significant expertise in at least two core areas within the cognitive sciences. Examples include cognitive psychology and linguistics, linguistics and computation, cognition and computation, and so on. Students will obtain the same level of mastery of sub areas within those disciplines as a student majoring in one of the core disciplines. For example a cognitive science major focusing on linguistics and neuroscience will gain comparable mastery of syntactic theory as a linguistics major, and comparable mastery of cognitive neuroscience as a neuroscience major.
Students will acquire a basic understanding of a third core area within the cognitive sciences, such as might be covered in intermediate level courses.
Students will learn to synthesize knowledge and methods of investigation from several traditional disciplines, giving them the ability to think about cognitive phenomena from multiple perspectives. That is, students will acquire skills in specific areas within the cognitive sciences, such as cognitive neuroscience and linguistics, and they will also develop a cohesive understanding of how the sub areas are related, and how they mutually inform each other. These skills will provide students with a flexible and creative approach to problem solving in general, beyond the cognitive sciences.

Students will learn how to present the results of scientific research in oral and in written forms, following the conventions of the relevant sub areas of cognitive science. Students will develop the skills necessary to produce and communicate scientific arguments, and to discuss theories and concepts in cognitive science in clear and accessible ways.

Careers

The Bachelor of Arts in Cognitive Science provides a foundation of skills and knowledge that is both broad and deep. Graduates will be well prepared for fields that require creative problem solving, quantitative analysis, and scientific thinking.

The degree will also be excellent preparation for students who pursue an advanced professional degree, such as in law or medicine, as well as for graduate school in the cognitive sciences or related academic disciplines.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Cognitive Science

Psychology

Statistics

Cognitive Processes

The Biology of the Brain

Programming

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-10 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Los Angeles, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

The Common Application

Optional: Official Test Scores

Transcripts: First-year applicants should submit official transcripts of all high school and college coursework completed.

One letter is required from either your school counselor or a teacher from your school.

Submit your fall grades (when available)

International applicants are required to submit the “Financial Statement of Personal or Family Support” and, if applicable, English proficiency exam scores at the time of application.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

73260 USD / year

≈ 73260 USD / year
Out-of-State

73260 USD / year

≈ 73260 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

73260 USD / year

≈ 73260 USD / year

Living costs

Los Angeles

United States

1520 - 2570 USD / month

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Programme Structure

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Duration

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General requirements

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