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
Thirty-four percent of Alma students participate in intercollegiate athletics. Alma College competes at the NCAA Division III level as a member of the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association, the oldest existing athletic conference in the nation.
Graduate Profile
Elizabeth Saylor
Graduation: 2008
Major: Exercise and Health Science
Elizabeth Saylor knew she wanted to major in exercise and health science and Alma attracted her with its reputation and cadaver lab.
“I wanted to go somewhere that had small class sizes but still offered lots of opportunities,” the Allen Park senior says. “At Alma, I am able to not only learn all of the facts I need to go on in EHS, but also to acquire a good grasp of the big picture — how ’health’ really encompasses so many different things.”