Cognitive Science is an interdisciplinary approach to the study of the mind. Its constituent fields are Computer Science, Psychology, Philosophy, Neuroscience and Linguistics. The Cognitive Science Group consists of faculty representatives from the constituent disciplines. Students pursuing work in this area will find Alma's program appropriate preparation for specialization in either interdisciplinary study or a constituent field.
Cognitive Science
Alma College has phenomenal 90 percent placement rates into medical and law schools, compared to a national average of 46.6 percent for medical school placement. More than 90 percent of all Alma graduates report working in full-time positions or attending graduate school within six months of graduation.
Graduate Profile
Pamela McCarthy
Graduation: 2006
Major: Biology
Minor: Math
Pamela McCarthy received a broad background of knowledge in her biology major at Alma College that will allow her to reach her dream of becoming a marine researcher.
"My science training gives me a much more rounded background in terms of future management jobs," the 2006 graduate says.