什么是认知科学？
认知科学是对心智和智力的跨学科研究。 它使用心理学、计算机科学、语言学、传播科学和哲学的方法来研究大脑如何进行智能行为，如：理解、说话、计划、创造、推理和解决问题。
我为什么要辅修认知科学？
An interdisciplinary experience: Minoring in cognitive science allows you to achieve an interdisciplinary perspective on questions such as: What is consciousness? How did intelligence originate? How are languages stored in the brain? Can a computer that carries out a conversation with a human think and feel?
Preparation for graduate school: Minoring in cognitive science provides excellent preparation for graduate programs in psychology, linguistics, philosophy, communication sciences, and, of course, cognitive science.
Career opportunities: A degree in cognitive science opens various career opportunities (see report here). These include careers in telecommunications, medical analysis, human factors engineering, artificial intelligence, multimedia design, education, and technical writing (click here for more). You can also do a search for ‘cognitive science’ at Indeed to find jobs in your area.
Where can I find more information?
• View the Cognitive Science Minor Program Requirements.
• For advising and related inquiries, contact cogsci@montclair.edu
• The Director of the Cognitive Science Minor is Jon Morgan (Philosophy).