College of Arts & Sciences

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
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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