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Philosophy of Mind and Psychology Certificate


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Offered by Philosophy .

This certificate provides a strong background in understanding the nature of the mind and the philosophical foundation of psychology as well as their relation to fields such as computer science, cognitive science, cognitive and social psychology and neuroscience, and is particularly designed for students who aim to pursue graduate studies or to seek employment in these and related fields.

Certificate Requirements


  • Minimum 15 credits
  • Minimum grade of ‘C’ in courses applied to certificate
  • A maximum of one course used to meet the Philosophy, B.A.  requirements in Logic, Ethics, Metaphysics/Epistemology, and History can be used to meet a certificate’s requirements. 
  • A maximum of one course used to meet the Philosophy Minor  History of Philosophy requirement can be used to meet a certificate’s requirements.
  • A course meeting one set of certificate requirements cannot be used to meet another set of certificate requirements.

Course Requirements


Foundation Course (3 credits)


Complete one 100 or 200 level philosophy course to meet philosophy upper division course prerequisites

Philosophy of Mind and Psychology (3)


Complete one of the following:

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