Cognitive Neuroscience
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Cognitive neuroscience is the study of higher cognitive functions in humans and their underlying neural bases.
Degree Type
A.B., Sc.B.
department
Department of Cognitive and Psychological Sciences
CIP Code
42.2701ℹ
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Cognitive Neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience is the study of higher cognitive functions in humans and their underlying neural bases.
Cognitive neuroscience is the study of higher cognitive functions in humans and their underlying neural bases. It is an integrative area of study drawing primarily from cognitive science, psychology, neuroscience, and linguistics. There are two broad directions that can be taken in this concentration - one is behavioral/experimental and the other is computational/modeling. In both, the goal is to understand the nature of cognition from a neural perspective. The standard concentration for the Sc.B. degree requires courses on the foundations, systems level, and integrative aspects of cognitive neuroscience as well as laboratory and elective courses that fit within a particular theme or category such as general cognition, perception, language development or computational/modeling. Concentrators must also complete a senior seminar course or an independent research course. Students may also participate in the work of the Carney Institute for Brain Science, an interdisciplinary program that unites ninety faculty from eleven departments.
Student Goals
Students in this concentration will:
- Understand the nature of cognition from a neural perspective
- Develop competence in the foundational and integrative aspects of the field of cognitive neuroscience
- Create a focus area around a particular theme or category
- Learn and apply experimental methods relevant to the field
- Complete a capstone project in collaboration with a faculty member
Department Undergraduate Group (DUG)
Student Leaders: Julia Ceccarelli, Anel Zhussubali, Phoebe Hong, Tiago Johnson
Graduating Class
| Class Year | Total Students | Honors Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 23 | 6 |
| 2022 | 25 | 9 |
| 2023 | 28 | 8 |
| 2024 | 35 | 4 |
| 2025 | 26 | 5 |
Brown alumni with degrees in Cognitive Neuroscience have pursued advanced degrees in public health, law, medicine, and other fields. They have also pursued careers in management consulting, software engineering, education, and the entertainment industry.
What are Cognitive Neuroscience concentrators doing…
The Director of Undergraduate Studies is typically the first point of contact for prospective concentrators. Once students have declared, they may be assigned a specific concentration advisor from within the department or program.