Welcome

Cognitive Science is the interdisciplinary study of mind and intelligence, embracing psychology, philosophy, linguistics, neuroscience, anthropology, and computer science and engineering. Because the study of mind is inherently interdisciplinary, requiring the diverse insights and methodologies of all of these disciplines, students are encouraged to participate in a wide variety of investigations. The program's advisory board has been chosen to represent this diversity.

The study of mind is exciting for theoretical reasons, since the attempt to investigate the nature of thinking is as challenging as anything attempted by science. It is also exciting for practical reasons, since knowing how the mind works is important for improving education, treating mental illness, improving design of computers and other artifacts, and developing expert systems.

The University of Waterloo Cognitive Science Program offers both a Graduate Diploma for students in M.A. or Ph.D. programs, and an Undergraduate Option.

For more information, contact:

Paul Thagard, Director
Email: pthagard@uwaterloo.ca
(519) 888-4567 x 33594
Office: HH 368