Graduate Degrees in Cognitive Science

Cognitive Science

Graduate Degrees in Cognitive Science

The Institute of Cognitive Science Academic Program includes a combined PhD degree between cognitive science and a core discipline, as well as a combined PhD plan of study tailored for students interested in cognitive neuroscience. These programs are administered by 抖阴旅行射 Boulder's Institute of Cognitive Science (ICS).

Graduate students in cognitive science are admitted to graduate programs in participating departments that have ICS faculty, and must meet the requirements for admission and degree completion in their home department.听

Students enrolled in graduate programs from other departments may request approval to participate.

Participating departments/units include:

Degree Options & Application Requirements

Cognitive Science

Cognitive Science

Doctor of Philosophy

Combined PhD requirements: Students must complete 30 credit hours of cognitive science courses, including 9 credit hours of required core courses and 21 credit hours of elective courses.
Triple PhD requirements: Students must complete 28鈥�34 credit hours, including 11鈥�14 credit hours of required core courses, 6鈥�9 credit hours of depth courses and at least 11 credit hours of courses in a related discipline specialization.
All cognitive neuroscience PhD students will be required to complete a doctoral thesis with a primary cognitive neuroscience focus. The thesis/dissertation will represent original state-of-the art research of quality suitable for publication in a reputable scientific journal.

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Research Areas

Artificial Intelligence
Linguistics
Psychology
Neuroscience
Computer Science
Philosophy
Education

Funding Opportunities

We understand funding opportunities play a major role in helping you to decide whether a program is right for you. At 抖阴旅行射 Boulder, PhD students are supported through research and teaching assistantships. Students are also encouraged to apply for their own sources of funding.

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Graduate Student Resources

Student success is best met with holistic support and resources. 抖阴旅行射 Boulder offers robust resources, programming and opportunities to help students establish meaningful connections, adjust to graduate student life and find assistance when they need it. Whether it鈥檚 academic, social, or health and wellness support, the university provides an array of resources to meet the diverse needs of our students.
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Graduate Degrees in Cognitive Science

Degree Types

Participating departments/units include: