I've been fascinated by cognitive science lately and am thinking about making it my major. Can anyone suggest colleges that have great cognitive science departments?
Sure, quite a few top-notch schools are well-known for their Cognitive Science programs.
One is the University of California, Berkeley. Berkeley offers both a BA and a BS in Cognitive Science, and their interdisciplinary program combines courses in psychology, computer science, linguistics, philosophy, and anthropology.
Another notable one is the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). MIT's Brain and Cognitive Sciences department offers focused instruction and research opportunities in cognitive science. It's also home to the McGovern Institute for Brain Research and the Picower Institute for Learning and Memory.
Stanford University also boasts a robust Symbolic Systems program, which is essentially their version of a Cognitive Science program. This program combines the fields of philosophy, psychology, linguistics, and computer science.
The University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) has an acclaimed cognitive science program as well. Students at UPenn can explore different areas within cognitive science, including language and cognition, cognitive neuroscience, and decision making.
Lastly, Johns Hopkins University offers a Cognitive Science major and is known for research in perception and cognition, language, or mind and brain.
Besides academics, you should also consider factors such as location, size, campus culture, and cost. It would be helpful to visit the campuses (if possible), speak to current students or alumni, and complete your own research to ensure you find the cognitive science program that fits you best.
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