Philosophy of Cognitive Science

Requirements for the minor in Philosophy of Cognitive Science

The minor in Philosophy of Cognitive Science prepares students for more specialized work or graduate work in areas such as artificial intelligence, philosophy, cognitive neuroscience, cognitive psychology, neuroscience, neuropsychiatry, and the science of consciousness.

To earn a minor in Philosophy of Cognitive Science, students must complete a minimum of 20 credits in philosophy, including:

• course Philosophy of Artificial Intelligence (4)
  or course Topics in the Philosophy of Science (4)

• course Freedom, Agency, and Responsibility (4)
  or course Mental Causation (4)

• course Philosophy of Mind (4)
  or course Consciousness and Persons (4)

1 Course Chosen From

• course Philosophy of Science (4)

• course Theories of Knowledge (4)

1 PHL Elective Course

Applicable Majors

All Majors can declare this Minor.