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Cognitive Science (Graduate Certificate) at University of Connecticut

University of Connecticut, United States

Programme overview

UConn graduate students and non-degree students seeking a deeper, more interdisciplinary understanding of how people perceive, act, know, and think are invited to apply. Working professionals and others looking to change careers or augment their current career trajectory through the interdisciplinary study of Cognitive Science can complete the certificate program on a full-time or part-time basis. Students must complete 12 credits. Campus: Storrs Campus.

Duration: 12 credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Storrs, CT, United States

What you will study

Students design an individualized plan of study in consultation with their advisory committee and the Certificate advisor (Program Director). Twelve credits are required, three from COGS 5001 Cogntive Science Proseminar and the other nine selected from a list of approved electives. Listed courses include Cogntive Science Proseminar.

Career pathways

Working professionals and others looking to change careers or augment their current career trajectory through the interdisciplinary study of Cognitive Science can complete the certificate program on a full-time or part-time basis.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate School (university-wide): bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution (or equivalent); cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher for the degree, or equivalent GPA tests on recent coursework; international applicants meet equivalent standards with official transcripts; individual programmes set additional application requirements and a competitive record is needed.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Duration: 12 credits

Apply through the official page: https://gradcatalog.uconn.edu/graduate/admission/

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