Program Requirements

General Requirments

• Minimum Supervised Research Hours: 8 hours/week for two years (independent study course credits reflect these laboratory activities)
• Empirical Thesis
• Total Credits Required at Graduation: 51 (see itemization of credits below)

Required Courses:

• Data Analysis (3)
• Research Methods I & II (6)
• Principles of Neuroscience (3)
• Cognitive Psychology or Developmental Psychology (3)
• Behavior Analysis (3)
• Two Independent Study Courses (6)
• M.S. Theses Research I, II, & III (9)
• Electives (18)

The elective courses are selected by the student with the consultation of his or her advisor and in concert with the student’s area of interest.

Special Note: Due to departmental needs or faculty sabbaticals, it is possible that the sequence or availability of a course may be changed in a particular term, which may result in a course substitution. In such a case, students will be notified of the change.