Graduate Certificate in Cognitive Science at University of Massachusetts Amherst

Programme overview

The Certificate in Cognitive Science is a graduate certificate offered through the UMass Amherst Linguistics programme.

Faculty: College of Humanities & Fine Arts | Department: Department of Linguistics | Study mode: full-time | Location: Amherst, MA, United States

What you will study

Students build an individually designed programme from cognitive science related coursework across departments at UMass Amherst.

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Application information

Entry requirements

UMass Amherst Graduate School (all graduate programmes): bachelor's degree (US regionally accredited or equivalent international degree) completed before start; minimum undergraduate GPA 2.75 on a 4.00 scale (some programmes expect higher); online application with $90 fee; transcripts from all institutions where 9+ credits were earned; personal statement and resume; short essay (max 600 words); most programmes require at least two letters of recommendation; English proficiency test scores for non-native English speakers (valid two years); GRE/GMAT only where the programme requires it. Deadlines vary by programme; most programmes' spring-admission deadline is October 1 and many accept fall entry only.

Requirements published at program group level.

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.

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