1. Pathways
  2. Concentrations
  3. Courses
  4. Forms and Documents
  5. FAQ and Useful Links

Carleton’s Bachelor of Cognitive Science (Honours) program is a 20.0 credit degree, designed to be completed in four years of full-time study. A 15.0 credit degree is also available and can be completed in three years of full-time study. The Honours program consists of three elements: a core of courses from Cognitive Science and associated disciplines, an area of specialization chosen from the five possible areas, and optional courses you select according to your interests.

Researchers in our program (students and faculty members) study the mind by combining the methods and theories of five disciplines: psychology, philosophy, linguistics, neuroscience and computer science. This interdisciplinary approach allows unique insights into human understanding, thought, perception, language and emotion. More details about the program can be found on Carleton’s Admissions page for Cognitive Science.

Pathways

The Bachelor of Cognitive Science (Honours) requires 20.0 credits and normally takes 4 years to complete. Students may choose from one of three pathways, leading to either 1) a 4th year Honours thesis, 2) a 4th year Honours project, or 3) a coursework alternative to a 4th year thesis. Students in the Honours program select one of five concentrations.

The Bachelor of Cognitive Science (General) degree requires 15.0 credits and normally takes 3 years to complete. It provides the same broad interdisciplinary training as the Honours degree, but without the intensive focus in a particular concentration area.

Concentrations

As a student, you can develop your expertise in one of five concentrations offered through the Cognitive Science (Honours) program:

More information can be found in the Undergraduate Calendar.

Courses

Carleton offers one of the few undergraduate Cognitive Science degrees available in Canada.

The Cognitive Science program consists of three elements:

  1. a core set of courses taken by all students together in each year;
  2. an area of specialization selected from five possible concentrations;
  3. optional courses

We now offer two undergraduate courses which are open to all students across the university: CGSC 1001 – Mysteries of the Mind, and CGSC 2001 – Introduction to Cognitive Science.

View the Undergraduate Courses for 2024-2025.

Forms and Documents

Registration Documents 2024-2025

Application For Independent Study (CGSC 4801/4802)

Honours Thesis Contract and Guidelines 

Archived Course Requirements 

FAQ and Useful Links

FAQ: Majoring in Cognitive Science