BA Cognitive Science at Case Western Reserve University

Programme overview

Cognitive science is the scientific study of the mind from multiple disciplinary points of view. By incorporating insights from fields such as cognitive neuroscience, psychology, philosophy, linguistics, and computer science, it develops theories of cognition that go beyond the borders of any one discipline. At Case Western Reserve University, the program focuses on cognitive capacities that mark human beings as distinctive.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Duration: 30 credit hours (minimum) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Cleveland, OH, United States

What you will study

Required and listed courses include Introduction to Cognitive Science, Introduction to Cognitive Neuroscience, Human Cognition in Evolution and Development, Cognition and Culture, Introduction to Statistical Analysis in the Social Sciences, Quantitative Methods in Psychology. In addition to meeting general education requirements, cognitive science majors must complete a minimum of 30 credit hours in cognitive science and approved related coursework: 15 credit hours in the foundation component and 15 credit hours of electi

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Application information

USD 71,410 a year (2026-27). Undergraduate tuition rate band for all undergraduate students entering Summer/Fall 2026 or Spring 2027: $2,976 per credit hour, capped at $35,705 per term; $71,410 for fall and spring combined. Excludes student medical plan, activity, matriculation and t Source

First-year entry in the fall semester (Early Action, Early Decision I and II, Regular Decision) and spring semester entry; transfer students can enter in fall or spring.

First-year deadlines: Early Action November 1 (non-binding), Early Decision I November 1, Early Decision II January 15, Regular Decision January 15, Pre-Professional Scholars Program December 1, Spring Entry November 15. Transfer: Fall Early Plan March 15, Fall Regular Plan July 1, Fall 3/2 Engineering February 15, Spring November 15.

Apply through the Common Application or Coalition with Scoir. The application fee is $75 (fee waivers available). Test scores are optional (test-optional).

Apply through the official page: https://case.edu/admissions/

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