Bachelor of Science in Games and Simulation Arts and Sciences - Cognitive Science

Games used to mean playtime. Not anymore. Rensselaer's Games and Simulations Arts and Sciences (GSAS) degree provides an undergraduate experience like few others available anywhere in the country. Explore the technical, creative, social, and cultural dimensions of game design. Rensselaer is a designated New York State Center of Excellence in Digital Game Development, which works to support and grow New York state’s digital gaming sector. The B.S. in Games and Simulation Arts and Sciences (GSAS) at Rensselaer combines theory and practice with a strong emphasis on collaborative, interdisciplinary work in order to equip students with the variety of skills needed to succeed in the field. The program explores the technical, creative, social, and cultural dimensions of games and simulation. Students who graduate from this program will: Work effectively in goal-oriented game development teams and have well-developed leadership and management skills. Have a strong sense of "procedural literacy" (how to construct, analyze, and manage processes). Be fluent in at least one programming or scripting language used in the production of interactive games or interfaces, and be an expert in at least one game development platform. Students focus on the design of intelligent agents and cognitive models in games, with advanced coursework in AI, virtual agents, psychology, and neuroscience. Pairs with a dual major in Cognitive Science.

Official copies of all academic transcripts from secondary schools, with English translations.