GA

Bachelor's in AI
On-Campus

University of Georgia

AB in Cognitive Science – Artificial Intelligence Foundations Concentration

  • Athens
About This Program

This interdisciplinary undergraduate major explores the science of the mind and intelligent processes, bringing together courses from philosophy, psychology, computer science, and linguistics.

Student Reviews
What You'll Learn

Students gain a foundation in cognitive science and psychology while learning to analyze intelligent systems and develop technical skills in writing, speaking, and computing for AI-related fields.

For detailed, official program information including specific curriculum, faculty, research opportunities, and application requirements:
Typical Curriculum Structure
The program structure involves lower-level core classes in statistics and computer science, followed by upper-division requirements in cognitive psychology and specific concentration courses in artificial intelligence foundations.
Typical Course Topics
1. Introduction to Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning 2. Cognitive Psychology and Human Learning 3. Neuroscience Foundations: Brain Structure and Function 4. Data Structures and Algorithms for AI 5. Philosophy of Mind and Computational Theory 6. Neural Networks and Deep Learning Applications
Program Specializations:
Natural Language Processing (NLP)
Machine Learning
View the exact, up-to-date curriculum on the official program website
Typical Admissions Requirements
Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent with a competitive GPA (typically 3.5+). Standardized test scores (SAT/ACT) are recommended or optional depending on the institution's current admissions policy.
Academic Requirements (Typical)

β€’ Degree Required: Bachelor of Arts (AB)
β€’ GRE/GMAT: Not Required
β€’ TOEFL/IELTS: Required for international students (TOEFL 80+ / IELTS 6.5+)

Application Materials (Typical)

β€’ Statement of Purpose: Optional (some schools may request)
β€’ Letters of Recommendation: 1–2
β€’ Resume: Optional
β€’ Transcripts: Official high school and college transcripts required

Application Timeline

Most programs have rolling admissions or deadlines in early winter for fall admission. Check the official program website for exact dates.

Career Opportunities in AI

Enter Data Analyst career in Cross-Industry AI with cognitive science focus

Estimated Industry Salary
Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning: $120,000 Data Scientist: $105,000 Research Scientist (Cognitive AI): $115,000 Software Engineer (AI/ML): $118,000
Total compensation (entry to mid-level)
AI Job Growth
15.0%
Projected 2024-2034 (BLS)
Common Career Paths:
1. Machine Learning Engineer 2. AI Research Scientist 3. Data Scientist 4. Cognitive Systems Analyst
Top AI Employers (Industry-Wide):
Top employers in AI and cognitive science include Google, OpenAI, DeepMind, Meta, Microsoft Research, IBM, and major tech companies investing in AI development and cognitive computing applications.
Program Details
Duration
  • 4 Year
Tuition
  • 23,856
Format
On-Campus
Specializations
Natural Language Processing (NLP)
Machine Learning