BA Language and Mind at New York University

Programme overview

The College's Language and Mind major is an interdisciplinary approach to understanding the human mind through the study of language. At the core of cognitive science, this endeavor has emerged as a preeminent research frontier, forging links across the humanities, the social sciences, and the natural sciences. Reflecting the interdisciplinary character of this frontier, the Language and Mind program is strongly integrative, drawing courses from three departments: Linguistics, Psychology, and Philosophy.

Faculty: College of Arts and Science | Duration: 128 credits | Location: New York, NY, United States

What you will study

The Language and Mind major requires ten 4-credit courses (40 credits) as outlined below, which must be completed with a grade of C or higher. Courses graded Pass/Fail do not count. Four courses are in Linguistics, one is in Philosophy, and four are in Psychology; the tenth course is in any of the three departments and is chosen from the lists below. Sample required courses: Writing as Inquiry; Statistics for The Behavioral Sciences; Cognition.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applies to admission to the school/university, not specific to this major: New York University's Office of Undergraduate Admissions supports the application process for all undergraduate programs at NYU. For additional information about undergraduate admissions, including application requirements, see How to Apply.

Duration: 128 credits

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