<p>Thanks guys ^ ^ Yeah, I really hope that online class helps. </p>
<p>For those of you in Cog Sci, do you have an area of specialization, like Neuroscience, or Computation? I’m thinking of going into Neuro (especially since ucsd is known for its amazing neuro research, or so ive heard). And any of you have minors outside of the science field? I’m thinking of doing health management, communications, or economics. How’s it like having to take classes from two different fields. Sorry for asking so many questions, i just really want to be prepared, and i really want to take advantage of the amazing resources brought to us by college confidential :)</p>
<p>I’m HCI, but I’ve met a lot of Neuro peeps. I think all the specializations are pretty interesting. </p>
<p>I definitely recommend picking up a minor or two (or another major). The cogsci major reqs really aren’t that much. If you just major in cog sci, you could probably graduate in 3 yrs if you wanted to. </p>
<p>I’m planning on minoring in econ. And I’m taking a bunch of comp sci classes cuz I know it’ll be beneficial for me in the future. It’s not weird or uncommon taking classes in different fields b/c you have GE’s from all different areas anyway, so no matter what you’ll be all over the place. Depends on your college though.</p>
<p>Also, look at what terminal degrees each spec usually requires</p>
<p>HCI can usually find a job after getting an MA/MS in HCI (usually housed in the CSE departments in schools–carnegie mellon, gtech, etc.)</p>
<p>Neuro grads can usually find an entry level job as a research/lab/neuroimaging tech with a BA/BS, though they usually cap salaries around 35k. MA/MS is helpful, but any meaningful research ops are found after a PhD usually</p>
<p>General CogSci really needs some post-bacc degree to find anything competitive since so many people have masters and phd</p>