Undergraduate Major Program

Academics Undergraduate Major Program Cognitive Convergence Science

Academics

Undergraduate Major Program

Cognitive Convergence Science

Program Overview

The Cognitive Convergence Science Program is an interdisciplinary curriculum designed to cultivate next-generation convergence experts. Grounded in a scientific understanding of the human brain, mind, and behavior, the program embraces a multidisciplinary approach that spans the humanities, psychology, engineering, medicine, data science, and artificial intelligence.

Serving as a future-oriented educational paradigm to lead the era of advanced brain engineering and AI, this program is expected to become a cradle for nurturing industry-ready, global convergence professionals who will spearhead various sectors of society, including the medical, healthcare, artificial intelligence, and brain-cognitive industries.Grounded in diverse engineering disciplines—such as biosignals, medical imaging, artificial intelligence, and materials engineering—the program focuses on designing and implementing innovative solutions for disease diagnosis and treatment. Through a curriculum centered on theory, hands-on practice, and design, we provide students with practical experience in developing technologies that can be directly applied to real-world clinical environments.

Educational Objectives

Beyond simple data processing or artificial intelligence utilization, this major aims to cultivate next-generation convergence talents who can precisely define and creatively solve complex problems. This is achieved through a scientific understanding of human intelligence and a convergent design capacity for cutting-edge technologies.

Creativity — Thinking Capabilities of Human Intelligence Irreplaceable by AI
- We nurture future-oriented creative experts who possess both academic depth and human-centered insight. Based on critical thinking and a scientific understanding of human intelligence, students will create new academic and industrial values.
Convergence — Multidisciplinary Integration Across Academic Boundaries
- Through an integrated education spanning the humanities, engineering, medicine, data science, and artificial intelligence, we develop professionals capable of leading holistic problem-solving beyond traditional academic boundaries. Students will cultivate multidisciplinary approaches ranging from human neural and cognitive mechanisms to AI-based cognitive systems.
Design — A Hub for Cultivating Practical, Global Talents
- We foster industry-ready global professionals who bridge theory and the field. This is accomplished through practice-oriented education utilizing advanced research equipment—such as brain structure and functional imaging (MRI, fNIRS, EEG), VR/XR, and smart IoT/wearable sensing—alongside industry-academic and clinical partnerships with leading domestic institutions.

Curriculum

Curriculum Completion Table
Year	Semester	Course Code	Course Name	Credit	Level	Course Classification	Note
2nd	1	HIC2019	An introduction to the Cognitive Science	2	200	Core Major
		PRE1015	HUMAN PSYCHOLOGY	2	200	Core Major
		HIC2003	Structure and Function of the Brain	2	200	Core Major
		HIC2020	Imaging Data Analysis in Cognitive Science	2	200	Core Major
		HIC2026	Introduction to Probability and Statistics	3	200	Core Major
		HIC2022	CrossDisciplinary Project	3	200	Core Major	Required for primary major. Must be completed at least once during the academic year (1st or 2nd semester). Included in the primary major credit requirement.
	2	HIC2005	Theory of Mind and functional Magnetic resonance imaging	3	200	Core Major
		HIC2021	Thinking Errors and Cognitive Treatment	2	200	Core Major
		HIC2029	The use of artificial intelligence	3	200	Core Major
		HIC3023	Neurosicence and Learning Design	2	300	Extended Major
		HIC2022	CrossDisciplinary Project	3	200	Core Major	Required for primary major. Must be completed at least once during the academic year (1st or 2nd semester). Included in the primary major credit requirement.
3rd	1	HIC2013	Big Data Analysis and Medical Statistics	2	200	Extended Major
		HIC3025	Computational Cognitive	2	300	Core Major
		HIC3002	Sensory Augmentation and Cognitive Science	2	300	Core Major
		HIC3007	Deep Learning and Artificial Intelligence	2	300	Core Major
		HIC3027	InterDisciplinary Project	3	300	Core Major	Required for primary major. Must be completed at least once during the academic year (1st or 2nd semester). Included in the primary major credit requirement.
	2	HIC4024	Groups and Psychotherapy	2	300	Core Major
		HIC3005	Applications of the Brain and Sensory Cognition	2	300	Core Major
		HIC3026	Cognitive Development and Neuroscience	2	300	Extended Major
		HIC4021	Cognitive Science and AI Convergence: Cognitive Bias and AI Ethics	3	400	Core Major
		GEN5100	Career Development II (Portfolio and Business model Creation)	1	100	Required General Courses	Required for primary major, but excluded from the primary major credit requirement.
		HIC3027	InterDisciplinary Project	3	300	Core Major	Required for primary major. Must be completed at least once during the academic year (1st or 2nd semester). Included in the primary major credit requirement.
4th	1	HIC4001	AI-Intergrated Cognitive Clinical Science	2	400	Extended Major
		HIC4009	Mind and Machine: The Future of AI-powered Cognitive Systems	2	400	Core Major
		HIC4022	TransDisciplinary Project	6	400	Core Major	Required for primary major (both 1st and 2nd semesters), but excluded from the major credit requirement.
	2	HIC4002	HCI & Cognitive Convergence Design	3	400	Core Major
	2	HIC4003	Computational Cognition and Behavior Analyses	2	400	Extended Major

* A minimum of 6 credits from 400-level courses is required.

Graduation Requirements

Graduation Requirements
Curriculum	Primary Major	Multiple Major	Minor
2024-2027	48 Credits	36 Credits	24 Credits

Program Director

Program Director
Name	Department	Title	email
Lee, Hyun Ju	Department of Pediatrics	Professor	blesslee77@hanyang.ac.kr

Career Paths After Graduation

Medical & Healthcare Industries: Digital healthcare corporations, Bio-health and precision medicine industries
AI & Human-Tech Industry Sectors: Medical AI / Brain imaging analysis, VR/XR / Digital therapeutics (DTx), Smart IoT / Wearable sensing, Neurotech / Brain-Computer Interface (BCI),Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) / UX / Human Factors, Neuroarchitecture / Smart environments
Research & Academia: Advancement to domestic and international graduate schools in cognitive science, neuroscience, psychology, and brain engineering, Careers in universities and prominent research institutions
Clinical & Professional Certification Tracks: Clinical and rehabilitation fields connected with professional licenses (e.g., Clinical Psychologist, Speech-Language Pathologist)

Multiple Majors / Minors

Eligibility: All undergraduate students from Hanyang YK Intercollege and the Seoul Campus are eligible to apply for a multiple major or minor.
Requirement: Must hold a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.