How the Tang Center’s Career Counseling Library can help you: There are so many paths to take!Īs you can see, the possibilities are broad and endless. Where other programs may have pre-requisite courses (e.g., medical schools often require specific courses before entry, however they do not require a degree in biology related fields––in fact, some programs even encourage students from variant educational backgrounds), you may still be able to fulfill these requirements through post-baccalaureate programs designed to prepare you for your next steps. programs would prefer their students to have a background in a non-psychology field one way to find out whether or not a program will admit students with a similar background you can ask, “Historically, what have been the undergraduate majors of students admitted to this program?”). Some programs may not even want you to have a relevant background (e.g., some counseling psychology Ph.D. Again, research different programs to see if what they are looking for in prospective students. Moreover, if you are interested in continuing your education in a field different from cognitive science you may not necessarily need to change your major or get another bachelor’s degree. As students with an interdisciplinary degree, you may have to get creative with how you are able to market yourself and this may make you a stronger candidate in the long run. ![]() It is also important to note that you do not have to hit every job requirement perfectly––e.g., if a position requires someone with a psych background and you have focused your CogSci degree in psychology, you can illustrate that with your cover letter. By finding the job description(s) of your dream, you can identify the skills and qualifications that are required for the position. To determine whether or not you have the experience necessary for a particular field would be to research, research, research. Below are some surverys conducted by the Career Center on what our grads have gone on to accomplish:Ĭareer Center survey of recent CogSci graduates: 2015Ĭareer Center survey of recent CogSci graduates: 2016Ĭareer Center survey of recent CogSci graduates: 2017Ĭareer Center survey of recent CogSci graduates: 2018 What if I change my mind? How will I know if I'm qualified for my new field? It really depends on your specific interests and how you want to apply what you have learned to your career. or Ph.D.) have gone into programs such as:Īs you can see, there is a wide variety of careers and continuing education that one can pursue with a B.A. Historically, Cal students in this major have gone on to become:Īnd those looking to continue their education by getting an advanced degree (i.e., M.A. The options are as endless and wide as the imagination itself. Others may go on to attain professional degrees such as medicine or law. They may also go on to pursue advanced degrees in cognitive science, neuroscience, computer science, etc. Most commonly, students with a degree in cognitive science go on to pursue fields such as machine learning, human centered (UX) design, software design/development, etc. ![]() In fact, this degree is great for students who have eclectic interests and may want to have several different career options available to them. There is no limit to what you can do with a B.A.
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