General notes on the program requirements
The program requirements are customized for each student entering the program. However, student’s are required to do 5 credits of coursework. (In the Carleton system, a credit is a full-year, two-semester course or equivalent, and a half-credit is a one-semester course.) This flexibility allows us to accommodate entrants with a wide range of skills and experience. Many of our students have Bachelor Hons. degrees’ from a cognitive discipline. More on program requirements
Program Requirements
There are two options for the M.Cog.Sc. program – Research Project or Thesis.
M.Cog.Sc. (Research Project Option) requirements:
- 0.5 credit in CGSC 5100 Issues in Cognitive Science
- 0.5 credit in CGSC 5101 or CGSC 5103
- 1.5 credits from the following courses:
CGSC 5001,CGSC 5002, CGSC 5003, CGSC 5004 and CGSC 5005 - 1.0 credit in CGSC 5908 Research Project
- 1.5 credits in cognitive science or other approved courses selected in consultation with the graduate supervisor.
- Preparation of research for presentation at the Cognitive Science Spring Conference.
M.Cog.Sc. program (Thesis Option) requirements:
- 0.5 credit in CGSC 5100 Issues in Cognitive Science
- 0.5 credit from CGSC 5101 or CGSC 5103
- 1.5 credits in cognitive science or other approved courses, from at least two different cognitive disciplines, selected in consultation with the graduate supervisor.
- 2.5 credits in CGSC 5909 M.Cog.Sc. Thesis
- Preparation of research for presentation at the Carleton Cognitive Science Graduate Conference.
Guidelines for Completion of the M.Cog.Sc. Degree
The degree is expected to take no more than six(6) terms to complete. Students will enroll in courses while also conducting research. While all students will take some core courses, the specific balance of the remaining credits (coursework and research) will vary by student. Credit selection will be determined in consultation with the student’s Thesis/Research Project Supervisor and Graduate Supervisor.