The Cognitive Science Program is pleased to announce the launch of a new Summer-Only Minor/Certificate Program: Cognitive Science and the Future of Tech.
This innovative program combines principles from a wide array of disciplines to understand how technology interrelates with learning, decision-making, problem-solving, and creativity. Whether you're interested in AI and medicine, human rights, UX design, business, or something else entirely, this minor provides the knowledge and skills to navigate the evolving relationship between mind and machine.
The Summer Minor in Cognitive Science and the Future of Tech is open to UC Berkeley undergraduates and is approved for all Berkeley undergraduate students. Upon successful completion of the program, students will receive a Minor in Cognitive Science and the Future of Tech. Please note that Cognitive Science major students are not eligible to complete the minor.
Why Earn a Minor in Cognitive Science and the Future of Tech?
This program will provide you with the skills to address some of the most challenging problems facing institutions of all sizes. Almost every aspect of our economy and society more generally is affected by the evolution of technology and its relationship with the human mind. Through applied and theoretical material, the program aims to open the door to careers and graduate programs in this area.
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Logistics
The minor requires successful completion of five qualifying upper-division courses. They can be completed in one or more summers. The list of eligible courses may expand in future years. Currently, eligible courses are:
Core Course (Required)
- Cognitive Science C100 / Psychology C120: Basic Issues in Cognition* (Please note that Psych C120 is the course offering for Summer 2026)
Topical Courses (Choose 4)
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Cognitive Science 110: Pratical Applications for Artificial Intelligence
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Cognitive Science 112: Cognitive Science behind User Experience (Online Summer 2026)
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Cognitive Science 116: AI & Human Intelligence (Online Summer 2026)
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Cognitive Science 139: Art, Geometry, and Cognition
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Cognitive Science 173: Brain Computer Interfaces
*All courses except for CogSci C100/Psych C120: Basic Issues in Cognition are offered ONLY during the Summer term.
Courses may vary by summer offering. Please consult the Berkeley Class Schedule(link is external) for current availability.
The principal mode of course delivery is in-person at the U.C. Berkeley campus. However, some portions of each course may be delivered asynchronously, with work completed outside of regular class hours.
Session A Schedule
Session D Schedule
Please note that CogSci 116 is offered in both Session A and Session D, and students may enroll in the session that best fits their schedule.