Course Requirements

Core Course Requirements

The required core courses represent a minimum of 12 units, including prerequisites.
Every student must complete the belowÌýcourses.

  • PSYC 2145-3, Introduction to Cognitive Psychology
    Prerequisites: PSYC 1001-3 or 4 units
  • CSCI 3702, INFO 3702, PHIL 3310, LING 3005, PSYC 3005, Introduction to Cognitive Science
    Ìý

Advanced Skills Course Requirements

Two of the following sevenÌýadvanced skills course sequences, one of which may be in the area of yourÌýmajor.Ìý

  • ATLS 4112-001, Neurohacking – Dr. Annie Margaret
    • Prerequisite: ATLSÌý2000 (minimum grade C)
  • ATLS 4519-080 section only, Advanced Special Topics in Brain-Body Music Interfaces – Dr. Grace Leslie
    • Prerequisite: ATLSÌý2000 (minimum grade C)

Taking classes in the Computer Science focus area would require a minimum of 6 units and an additional minimum of 4 units for prerequisites.

Two of the following courses in Computer Science:

  • CSCI 3002-3, Human-Centered Computing Foundations
    Prerequisites:ÌýCSCI 2270
  • CSCI 3202-3,ÌýArtificial IntelligenceÌý
    Prerequisites:ÌýCSCI 2270, Discrete MathÌýand Probability/Statistics
  • CSCI 4830-3,ÌýSpecial Topics: Learning and Collaboration
    Prerequisite: CSCI 2400 typically, but varies by topic and instructor. Refer to class schedule for prerequisites.

Two of the following sevenÌýadvanced skills course sequences, one of which may be in the area of yourÌýmajor.Ìý

  • INFO 3502 (3): Online Communities,Ìýcounts as Investigations in Information Science.
  • INFO 3505 (3): Designing for Creativity and Learning, counts as Investigations in Information Science.
  • INFO 3508 (3): Personal Information Management, counts as Investigations in Information Science.
  • INFO 4601 (3):ÌýEthical and Policy Dimensions of Information and Technology, counts as Mastery in Information Science.
  • INFO 4602 (3): Information Visualization, programming knowledge is strongly encouraged. Counts as Mastery in Information Science.
  • INFO 4603 (3): Survey Research Design, counts as Mastery in Information Science.
  • INFO 4604 (3): Applied Machine Learning, counts as Mastery in Information Science.
  • INFO 4605 (3): Ethnographic Research in Applied Settings, counts as Mastery in Information Science. Degree credit not granted forÌýINFO 4605ÌýandÌýINFO 5605.
  • INFO 4609 (3): User-Centered Design, counts as Mastery in Information Science.
  • INFO 4611 (3): Ubiquitous Computing Experience Design, counts as Mastery in Information Science.

Taking classes in the Linguistics focus area would require a minimum of 6 units, and an additional minimum of 3 units forÌý prerequisites.

  • Linguistics 3100-3,ÌýSound Structures or SLHS 3006-3, Phonetics
    Prerequisites: LINGÌý2000-3ÌýAND one of the following four courses in Linguistics:
  • LING 3430-3,ÌýSemantics
  • LINGÌý4100-3,ÌýPerspectives on Language
    Recommended:ÌýPrerequisiteÌýLINGÌý2000
  • LING 4220-3,ÌýLanguage and MindÌý
    Prerequisites:ÌýLING 2000, psych 1001-3
  • LING 4420-3,ÌýMorphology and Syntax
    Prerequisite:ÌýLING 2000-3
  • LING 4560-3,ÌýLanguage Development
  • LING 4632-3, Machine Learning and Linguistics

Taking classes in the Philosophy focus area would require a minimum of 6 units, and an additional minimum of 3 units for prerequisites.

Two of the following six courses in Philosophy:

  • PHIL 3170-3, Philosophy and Ethics of Artificial Intelligence
    Prerequisites:Ìý27-180 credits (Sophomores, Juniors or Seniors) only
  • PHIL 4300-3,ÌýPhilosophy of MindÌý
    Prerequisites:ÌýPHIL 2440-3, 3010-3, 3340-3, 3480-3
  • PHIL 4340-3,ÌýEpistemologyÌý
    Prerequisites:Ìý12 hrs PHIL inc 2440-3 & 3010-3
  • PHIL 4400-3,ÌýPhilosophy of ScienceÌý
    Prerequisites:Ìý12 hrs PHIL inc 2440-3, junior standing
  • PHIL 4460-3,ÌýModal LogicÌý
    Recommended Prerequisite:ÌýPHIL 2440
  • PHIL 4480, Formal Methods in Philosophy
  • PHIL 4490-3,ÌýPhilosophy of LanguageÌý
    Prerequisites:Ìý12 hrs PHIL inc 2440-3, junior standing

Taking classes in the Psychology and NeuroscienceÌýfocus area would require a minimum of 7 units, and an additional minimum of 4 units for prerequisites.

  • Psychology 4145-4, Cognitive Psychology
    Prerequisites: PSYC 1001-3, PSYC 2145-3, PSYC 2111-4 and PSYC 3111-4ÌýAND one of the following four courses in experimental psychology:
    • NRSC 4032-3, Neurobiology of Learning and MemoryÌý
      Prerequisites:ÌýPSYC 2012-3 or NRSC 2100-4
    • PSYC 4155,ÌýCognitive Neuroscience/NeuropsychologyÌý
      Prerequisites:ÌýPSYC 2111-4, PSYC 3111-4, and either PSYC 2012-3 or NRSC 2100-4
    • PSYC 4165-4,ÌýPsychology of Perception
      Prerequisites:ÌýPSYC 1001-3, PSYC 2111-4, PSYC 3111-4
    • PSYC 4220, Language & Mind
      Recommended Prerequisites: PSYC 1001-3, LING 2000-3
    • Psyc 4560-3 Language development
      Equivalent : Duplicate Degree Credit Not Granted: LING 4560 and SLHS 4560
      Requisites: Restricted to Psychology (PSYC) or Neuroscience (NRSC) majors only.
      Recommended: Prerequisites PSYC 1001 and LING 2000.

Taking classes in the Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences focus area would require a minimum of 6 units, and an additional 3 units for prerequisites.

SLHS 2010-3,ÌýScience of Human Communication AND one of the following four courses in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences (SLHS):

  • SLHS 3006-3, Phonetics (if Linguistics 3100-3 is unavailable)
  • SLHS 3106-3,ÌýHearing Science
  • SLHS 3116-3,ÌýSpeech Science
  • SLHS 4502-3,ÌýLanguage Disorders, Child and AdultÌý
    Prerequisite:ÌýSLHS 4560-3
  • SLHS 4560-3,ÌýLanguage DevelopmentÌýÌý
    Prerequisites:ÌýPSYC 1001-3, ling 2000-3

Additional Requirements

  • Â鶹ÒùÔº must earn a grade of B or better for all courses that apply to the ICS undergraduate certificate. Overall, students must have a GPA of 3.0 or better to earn the ICS undergraduate certificate.
  • 15 of the units must be in upper-division courses.
  • Additional credit hours may be required as prerequisites to classes chosen to fulfill the Undergraduate Certificate Plan of Study, but these courses usually also fulfill degree requirements.Ìý
  • Any proposals for substitute courses must be PRE approved by the ICS Academic Director.
  • For transfer students: Up to two courses already successfully transferred to CU from another institution may apply to the certificate requirements with approval of the ICS Academic Director.