BA in Cognitive Science

• Strong foundation for graduate study or emerging technology-related fields 
• Advanced electives in areas such as machine learning, robotics, psycholinguistics, human-computer interaction and philosophy of mind
• Option to incorporate independent study or research experiences into the major
• Several opportunities to learn outside the classroom including study abroad, internships and events throught Center for Cognitive at UB
• Attend lectures hosted by the Center for Cognitive Science to learn and discuss current research trends with leading experts in the field

The BA in Cognitive Science is ideal for students who want to explore the mind through multiple perspectives while building adaptable, analytical and problem-solving skills.

This degree is a strong fit if you want to:

• Study questions about intelligence, creativity, perception and consciousness
• Explore connections between human cognition and artificial intelligence
• Combine interests across the social sciences, humanities and computational fields
• Build flexible skills that apply across emerging and interdisciplinary industries
• Customize your academic path through coursework from multiple departments

By completing the BA in Cognitive Science, you will:

• Understand multiple social scientific approaches to cognition and intelligence
• Explain how cognition changes across the lifespan and in different contexts
• Analyze language and symbolic information systems from physiological and abstract perspectives
• Understand how the brain supports thought, sensation, perception and consciousness
• Apply abstract and computational approaches to understanding thought and information processing