Symbolic, Cognitive and Linguistic Systems ,Certificate
Computer, Language, Mind, Psychology, logic, math, philosophy
The logic of mathematics and computing is combined with the deep-thinking process of philosophy in this program that challenges your right and left brain, preparing you for future goals with skills in language, theory and logic.
The certificate program in symbolic, cognitive and linguistic systems takes a transdisciplinary approach to the symbolic representation and processing of information in human cognition, natural languages, and formal mathematical, logical and computing systems.
Coursework covers three areas: human cognition and theories of mind, philosophy of language and linguistics, and computing and logic.
- College/school:
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Location: Tempe
- Second language requirement: No
- STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
The certificate requires completion of 18 credit hours from the approved course list below, of which at least 12 hours must be upper-division. Six upper-division credits must be taken through the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. A grade of "C" (2.00 on a 4.00 scale) or better is required for all courses used toward the certificate. Within the 18 required hours, students must meet the following requirements Cognitive Systems: PHI 313 Probability, Evidence and Decision (3) Linguistic Systems: ASB 480 Principles of Linguistics (3) Symbolic Systems: *Course has prerequisites which must be completed or in progress prior to enrollment. To determine prerequisites, please check the course description in class search. **If not a philosophy major with 56 credit hours of completed course work, permission is required. Please meet with an academic advisor in the School of Historical, Philosophical and Religious Studies. With the approval of the director of undergraduate studies, students may substitute one course not on approved course list. Please obtain approval prior to enrolling in any course not on the approved list. Depending upon a student's undergraduate program of study, prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this certificate.
PHI 330 Theory of Knowledge, HU (3)
PHI 334 Philosophy of Mind, HU (3)
PHI 401 Rationalism(3)**
PHI 402 Empiricism, HU (3)**
PSY 323 Sensation and Perception (3)*
PSY 324 Memory and Cognition (3)*
PSY 434 Cognitive Psychology, L (3)*
PSY 437 Human Factors, L (3)*
ASB 483 Sociolinguistics and the Ethnography of Communication, SB (3)
ENG 213 Introduction to the Study of Language (3)
ENG 312 English in its Social Setting, L or HU or SB (3)*
ENG 313 Phonology and Morphology (3)*
ENG 314 Modern Grammar (3)*
PHI 331 Philosophy of Language, HU (3)
CSE 110 Principles of Programming, CS (3)
CSE 205 Object-oriented Programming and Data Structures, CS (3)*
CSE 240 Introduction to Programming Languages (3)*
MAT 243 Discrete Mathematical Structures (3)
MAT 300 Mathematical Structures, L (3)*
MAT 420 Scientific Computing (3)*
PHI 319 Philosophy, Computing and Artificial Intelligence, CS (3)
PHI 333 Symbolic Logic (3)
PHI 413 Advanced Symbolic Logic (3)**
General university admission requirements:
All students are required to meet general
university admission requirements.
First-year | Transfer | International | Readmission
Additional requirements:
A student pursuing an undergraduate certificate must be enrolled as a degree-seeking student at ASU. Undergraduate certificates are not awarded before the completion of an undergraduate degree. A student who already holds an undergraduate degree may pursue an undergraduate certificate as a nondegree-seeking graduate student.
ASU is committed to helping students thrive by offering tools that allow personalization of the transfer path to ASU. Students may use MyPath2ASU® to outline a list of recommended courses to take prior to transfer.
ASU has transfer partnerships in Arizona and across the country to create a simplified transfer experience for students. These pathway programs include exclusive benefits, tools and resources, and they help students save time and money in their college journey.
Program learning outcomes identify what a student will learn or be able to do upon completion of their program. This program has the following program outcomes:
- Evaluate arguments for formal validity and construct formal proofs. Students will be able to capture the logical form of English sentences.
- Explain and apply key philosophical concepts or theories in the study of human cognition, including techniques and challenges for modeling human cognition using formal or programming languages.
Graduates who have complemented their major with this specialization in symbolic, cognitive and linguistic systems can advance their career options and may be more marketable to employers. The analytical and reasoning skills they have gained, particularly reasoning with computer programming languages and other symbolic systems, enhance their employment opportunities.
Graduates with this undergraduate certificate often pursue employment in business, engineering, information systems or psychology. Advanced degrees or certifications may be required for academic or clinical positions.
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