Carleton’s Department of Cognitive Science offers a unique, integrated approach to understanding how humans, animals, and machines think. It’s one of the few programs of its kind in the world, combining insights from psychology, AI, philosophy, linguistics, and cognitive neuroscience.
With over 20 faculty members from diverse fields, we equip students with a wide range of skills, from experimental research to computer programming. Whether you pursue a B.Cog.Sc., M.Cog.Sc., or Ph.D., you’ll be prepared for careers in academia, government, or industry that require multiple tools and broad skillsets.
The Department, in co-operation with Psychology, Philosophy, the School of Linguistics and Language Studies, Neuroscience and Computer Science, provides students with distinctive opportunities for exploration and development.