About the Program
This program is not open for direct admission. The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Psychology Neuroscience is only open to students enrolled in the PhD program in Psychology who successfully complete the additional program requirements. For information about this program, please contact the Director of Graduate Studies in Psychology.
Program Requirements
General Program Requirements:
Number of Credits Required to Earn the Degree: 35-71, depending on area of specialization:
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical Psychology | 71 | |
| Cognition and Neuroscience | 35 | |
| Developmental Psychology | 35 | |
| Social Psychology | 35 | |
Required Courses:
Area of Specialization in Clinical Psychology Neuroscience
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| PSY 8011 | Graduate Statistics I 1 | 3 |
| PSY 8017 | Professional Development and Research Ethics in Psychology and Neuroscience | 0 |
| PSY 9983 | Independent Readings on Affective Aspects of Behavior | 0 |
| PSY 8021 | Graduate Statistics II 1 | 3 |
| PSY 8410 | Multicultural Issues in Clinical Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 8411 | Cognitive-Behavioral Therapies | 3 |
| PSY 8412 | Core Course in Psychopathology | 3 |
| PSY 8413 | Psychological Assessment I | 3 |
| PSY 8423 | Psychological Assessment II | 3 |
| PSY 8433 | Clinical Psychology: Scientific and Professional Dimensions | 3 |
| PSY 8481 | Social, Cognitive, and Developmental Aspects of Behavior | 3 |
| PSY 9411 | Clinical Research Methodology | 3 |
| PSY 9485 | Ph.D. Internship Course | 2 |
| PSY 9987 | Assessment Practicum | 6 |
| Clinical Practicum 2 | 12 | |
| Clinical Practicum | ||
| Clinical Practicum | ||
| Clinical Practicum | ||
| Clinical Practicum | ||
| Clinical Practicum | ||
| Bio-integrative (Systems Neuroscience) Course 3 | 3 | |
| Cellular & Molecular Neuroscience Electives 4 | 6 | |
| General Electives | 3 | |
| NSCI 9381 | Readings in Neuroscience | 3 |
| Research Courses 5 | 6 | |
| Preliminary Examination Preparation | ||
| Pre-Dissertation Research | ||
| Ph.D. Dissertation Research | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 71 | |
- 1
Two terms of graduate coursework in Statistics must be successfully completed in the first year of study.
- 2
A minimum of 12 credits is required, using any combination of PSY 9187, PSY 9287, PSY 9387, PSY 9487, and/or PSY 9587.
- 3
The bio-integrative course is selected from the departmental list of approved courses.
- 4
Six credits of cellular and molecular neuroscience courses; a list of electives that meet this requirement is available from the Director of Graduate Studies.
- 5
A minimum of 6 credits is required, with at least 2 of the 6 credits required to be in PSY 9999. The remaining 4 credits can be taken in any combination of PSY 9994, PSY 9998, and PSY 9999. At least one credit of PSY 9999 must be taken in the academic term or summer session of graduation.
Areas of Specialization in Cognition and Neuroscience, Developmental Psychology, and Social Psychology
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| PSY 8011 | Graduate Statistics I 1 | 3 |
| PSY 8015 | Teaching of Psychology | 1 |
| PSY 8017 | Professional Development and Research Ethics in Psychology and Neuroscience | 1 |
| PSY 8021 | Graduate Statistics II 1 | 3 |
| NSCI 9381 | Readings in Neuroscience | 3 |
| Cellular & Molecular Neuroscience Electives 2 | 6 | |
| Systems Neuroscience Electives 3 | 6 | |
| Electives and Topical Seminars | 6 | |
| Research Courses 4 | 6 | |
| Preliminary Examination Preparation | ||
| Pre-Dissertation Research | ||
| Ph.D. Dissertation Research | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 35 | |
- 1
Two terms of graduate coursework in Statistics must be successfully completed in the first year of study.
- 2
Six credits of cellular and molecular neuroscience courses; a list of electives that meet this requirement are available from the Director of Graduate Studies.
- 3
Six credits of systems neuroscience courses; a list of electives that meet this requirement are available from the Director of Graduate Studies.
- 4
A minimum of 6 credits is required, with at least 2 of the 6 credits required to be in PSY 9999. The remaining 4 credits can be taken in any combination of PSY 9994, PSY 9998, and PSY 9999. At least one credit of PSY 9999 must be taken in the academic term or summer session of graduation.
Optional Concentration in Quantitative Methods
Students in the Psychology Neuroscience PhD program may complete the optional concentration in quantitative methods. Students completing this concentration must meet all requirements of the Psychology Neuroscience PhD as well as the concentration. For requirements, visit the PhD in Psychology Bulletin.