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Interdisciplinary Cognitive Science
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Bachelor of General
Studies
With an Emphasis in Cognitive Science
Understanding the human mind will be one of the most
interesting endeavors of the 21st century. This is the realm of
Cognitive Science, a still evolving interdisciplinary field with
roots in many separate domains. In particular, Cognitive Science
builds on elements of philosophy, psychology, neural science, computer
science, language studies, and cultural studies. To be considered
a success, Cognitive Science will eventually have to answer questions
concerning the nature of consciousness, meaning, knowledge, communications,
and all of the myriad connections between mind and brain.
A Bachelor of General Studies (BGS) degree in Cognitive
Science is accordingly interdisciplinary in nature, and is intended
as a stepping stone into a more specialized advanced degree program
(either in Cognitive Science, Philosophy of Mind, or Consciousness
Studies). It consists of an exceedingly strong Liberal Arts degree,
with both breadth and depth concentrated around the six fields traditionally
considered major constituents of Cognitive Science.
Breadth (36 Hours)
The BGS allows for 58 hours of open electives. Of
these, the Cognitive Science program asks you to maintain a broad
background by taking 6 hours beyond the BGS General Education and
Distribution requirements in each of the six Cognitive Science domains
(Philosophy, Psychology, Neural Science, Computer Science, Language
Studies, and Cultural Studies). A list of currently acceptable classes
is available, but others can be substituted with the approval of
your advisor.
Concentration (21 Hours)
IDS 440 Conceptions of the Mind
PSY 470 Models of Memory
PSY 470 Neuropsychology
PSY 474 Independent Study (Senior Thesis or Research Project)
Plus 9 more upper division credit hours beyond the
breadth requirement in any one of the six Cognitive Science domains
(Philosophy, Psychology, Neural Science, Computer Science, Language
Studies, and Cultural Studies).
For more information regarding the BGS degree, please
contact:
Joleen Briggs
Coordinator for Interdisciplinary Studies
Dr. Lou Caplan
Assistant Dean for Interdisciplinary Studies
College of Arts and Sciences
Fort Hays State University
Hays, Kansas
(785) 628-4234
For more information regarding the Cognitive Science
Emphasis, please contact:
Dr. Stephen Kitzis
Psychology Department
Fort Hays State University
(785) 628-4404
skitzis@fhsu.edu
Masters of Liberal
Studies
With an Emphasis in Cognitive Science
Understanding the human mind will be one of the most
interesting endeavors of the 21st century. This is the realm of
Cognitive Science, a still evolving interdisciplinary field with
roots in many separate domains. In particular, Cognitive Science
builds on elements of philosophy, psychology, neural science, computer
science, language studies, and cultural studies. To be considered
a success, Cognitive Science will eventually have to answer questions
concerning the nature of consciousness, meaning, knowledge, communications,
and all of the myriad connections between mind and brain.
A Masters of Liberal Studies (MLS) degree in Cognitive
Science is accordingly interdisciplinary in nature, and is intended
as a stepping stone into a more specialized advanced degree program
(either in Cognitive Science, Philosophy of Mind, or Consciousness
Studies). It consists of an exceedingly strong Liberal Arts degree,
with both breadth and depth concentrated around the six fields traditionally
considered major constituents of Cognitive Science.
Breadth (9 Hours)
The MLS allows for 18 hours of coursework in a customized
plan of study. The Cognitive Science program asks you to maintain
a broad background by taking 3 graduate hours in three of the six
Cognitive Science domains (Philosophy, Psychology, Neural Science,
Computer Science, Language Studies, and Cultural Studies) outside
your area of concentration. A list of currently acceptable classes
is available, but others can be substituted with the approval of
your advisor.
Area of Concentration (12 Hours)
The Cognitive Science program also asks you to choose
an area of concentration by taking 9 graduate hours beyond the breadth
requirement in any one of the six Cognitive Science domains (Philosophy,
Psychology, Neural Science, Computer Science, Language Studies,
and Cultural Studies). It is assumed that your culminating experience
will consist of a thesis or research project in your area of concentration.
For more information regarding the MLS degree, please
contact:
Dr. Lou Caplan
Assistant Dean for Interdisciplinary Studies
College of Arts and Sciences
Fort Hays State University
Hays, Kansas
(785) 628-4234
For more information regarding the Cognitive Science
Emphasis, please contact:
Dr. Stephen Kitzis
Psychology Department
Fort Hays State University
(785) 628-4404
skitzis@fhsu.edu
Currently Acceptable
Classes in the Six Cognitive Science Domains
May 2001
(others can be substituted with the approval of your advisor)
Philosophy
ART 489
Philosophy of Art Seminar
HIST 506/706
History of Science
HIST 516/716
History of Ideas: 1500 to 1870
HIST 517/717
History of Ideas: 1870 to the Present
PHIL 100
General Logic
PHIL 120
Introduction to Philosophy
PHIL 250
Hist of Phil: From Descartes to Hume
PHIL 458
Aesthetics
PHIL 461
Philosophy of Science
Psychology
ART 280
Approaches to Creativity
ART 889
Concepts of Art
COED 231
Human Growth and Development
PSY 230
Psychology of Human Motives
PSY 234
Introduction to Cognitive Psychology
PSY 240
Elements of Learning
PSY 249
Experimental Psychology Laboratory
PSY 320
Psychology of Personality Development
PSY 400
Child and Developmental Psychology
PSY 450
Perception
PSY 810
Developmental Psychology I
PSY 817
Cognitive Development
PSY 820
Advanced Learning and Motivation
SOC 343
Sociology of Sex Roles
SOC 344
Social Deviance
TEEL 321
The Young Child
TEEL 431
Educational Psychology
Neural Science
BIOL 121
Human Biology
BIOL 140
Basic Anatomy and Physiology
BIOL 230
Human Anatomy and Physiology
MDI 372
Applied Biophysics in Radiology
MDI 413
Comp Tomog Physic & Instrumentation
PHYS 111
Physics I
PHYS 112
Physics II
PHYS 402
Human Physics
PSY 465/765
Physiological Psychology
SLP 889
Neurological Bases of Communication
SLP 890
Neurogenic Communication Disorders
SLP 891
Cognitive Disorders
Computer Science
CIS 302
Systems Architecture
CIS 545
Artificial Intelligence Sys & Apps
CSCI 261
Computer Science I
CSCI 345
Foundations of Computing
CSCI 361
Computer Science II
CSCI 462
Using UNIX and C
CSCI 562
Data Structures and Algorithms
MATH 234
Analytic Geometry and Calculus I
MATH 235
Analytic Geometry and Calculus II
MATH 236
Analytic Geometry and Calculus III
MATH 240
Linear Algebra
MATH 250
Elements of Statistics
MATH 331
Calculus Methods
MATH 350
Introduction to Mathematical Statistics
MATH 545/745
Discrete Mathematical Models
MATH 550/750
Probability and Statistics
MATH 560/760
Partial Differential Equations
PHIL 301
Elementary Mathematical Logic
PHYS 211
Physics for Scientists and Engineers I
PHYS 212
Physics for Scientists and Engineers II
PHYS 230
Telecomm Sys Fund for Info Networks
PHYS 853
Concepts of Modern Physics
PSY 460
Apps of Comp in the Behavioral Sci
Language Studies
COMM 120
Introduction to Theatre
COMM 500
Nonverbal Codes
ENG 525/725
Theories of Literature
ENG 580/780
Introduction to Linguistic Science
ENG 585/785
Modern Grammar and Usage
ENG 781
Approaches to Language
PSY 430
Non-verbal Communication
SLP 160
Intro to Communications Disorders
SLP 500
Normal and Pathological Comm
SLP 503
Speech and Hearing Science
SLP 505
Anat & Physio: Speech-Hear Mechs
Cultural Studies
ART 180
Fundamentals and Appreciation of Art
ART 380
Survey of Art History
ART 481
Ancient Art History
ART 482
Non-Western Art History
CHEM 100
The Chemist's View of the World
COMM 509
Intercultural Communication
COMM 527/727
Theatre History
COMM 746
Pre-Modern Theatre History
ENG 125
World Lit and the Human Experience
GSCI 105
Cultural Geography
HIST 110
World Civilization to 1500
HIST 350
Latin American Civilization
HIST 360
Asian Civilization
HIST 380
African Civilization
HIST 390
Middle Eastern Civilization
HIST 508/708
History of Christianity
IDS 350
Multiculturalism in the United States
IDS 405
Herit: Society, Sci, & Cltre since 1700
IDS 802
Ways of Knowing in Comp Perspective
NURS 543
Growth and Development
MUS 161
Listening to Music
MUS 192
Introduction to Music Literature
PHIL 145
Religions of the World
PHIL 445
Philosophy of Religion
PHYS 102
Physical Science
PHYS 104
Physics for Poets
POLS 550/750
History of Political Theory
SOC 140
Introduction to Sociology
SOC 145
Introduction to Anthropology
SOC 347
Comparative Cultural Anthropology
SOC 388
Sociology of the Family in America
SOC 560
Comparative Cultures and Society
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