Overview
The Cognitive Science program at Simon Fraser University is an interdisciplinary undergraduate degree that explores the nature of the mind, intelligence, and cognitive processes. It integrates insights from psychology, philosophy, linguistics, computer science, and neuroscience to understand how humans think, learn, and interact with the world.
Objectives include developing skills in research methods, critical analysis, and problem-solving across multiple disciplines. Unique features encompass opportunities for co-operative education (co-op) placements, undergraduate research projects, and access to interdisciplinary seminars.
Career Prospects
Graduates are prepared for diverse roles in technology, research, education, and healthcare. Common paths include positions in artificial intelligence, user experience design, cognitive research, and further studies in graduate programs such as neuroscience or human-computer interaction.
Key Faculty/Staff
- Dr. Alan Kingstone (Psychology, expertise in visual cognition)
- Dr. Zachary Hambrick (Psychology, cognitive psychology)
- Interdisciplinary involvement from Philosophy and Linguistics departments
Unique Facilities and Partnerships
Students benefit from facilities like the Centre for Neuroscientific Studies and computing labs for AI simulations. Partnerships with local tech industries in Vancouver provide co-op opportunities and research collaborations.
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