Curriculum M.S. in Experimental Psychology (36 credits)
The M.S. in Experimental Psychology program consists of 12 courses completed in two years. Courses, as well as the completion of a research thesis, are offered in experimental psychology with concentrations in general psychology and behavioral neuroscience.
A. General (without a concentration)
Students must consult with adviser for guidance on elective course selections.
- 2 General Experimental Required Courses
- 4 semesters of Independent Research (Includes a Research Thesis)
- 6 Core Electives
B. Behavioral Neuroscience (BNS) Concentration - 2 General Experimental Required Courses
- 4 Semesters of Independent Research (Includes a Research Thesis)
- 6 Required Courses
| Experimental Psychology General Requirements | Credits |
PSYC 6100
| Research Design and Analysis I | 3 |
PSYC 6200
| Research Design and Analysis II | 3 |
PSYC 7201
| Independent Research I | 3 |
PSYC 7202
| Independent Research II | 3 |
PSYC 7203
| Independent Research III | 3
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PSYC 8001
| Thesis | 3 |
| Experimental Psychology Core Courses (* required for concentration in Behavioral Neuroscience) | Credits |
| CPSY 6001 | Tests and Measurement | 3 |
| CPSY 6102 | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| CPSY 6103 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| CPSY 6105 | Biological Basis of Behavior* | 3 |
| CPSY 7515 | Social Psychology | 3 |
CPSY 8521
| Foundations of Neuropsychology* | 3 |
PSYC 6211
(CPSY 6505)
| Principles of Learning and Behavior Modification | 3 |
PSYC 7101
| Conditioning and Behavior* | 3 |
PSYC 7102
| Cognition* | 3 |
PSYC 7103
| Perception* | 3 |
PSYC 7104
| Psychopharmacology* | 3 |
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