Cognitive science is the interdisciplinary study of mind and the nature of intelligence.
About the Program Established in 1989, the Program in Cognitive Science at Indiana University brings together faculty from many departments to study cognition and information. Representation is strong from the departments of psychology, philosophy, computer science, and linguistics. Other participating departments include biology, anthropology, education, library and information science, optometry, speech and hearing, and mathematics. Cognitive Science at Indiana University offers many special strengths. The program is highly integrated, encouraging interdisciplinary cooperation between all the participating disciplines.