College of Arts & Sciences

Curriculum


MS in Experimental Psychology (36 credits)

The Experimental Psychology graduate program consists of 36 credits typically completed in two years.  The courses offered (including a research thesis) include traditional areas in experimental psychology with optional concentration in Behavioral Neuroscience.  The Behavioral Neuroscience concentration represents courses that are most directly relevant to behavioral studies of brain functioning.

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
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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