For full details, please see the division’s website or contact the division head.
Required Courses
Within the first two years:
* PSYC 5574 Control and Coordination of Action |
* PSYC 5571 Sensation and Perception I |
PSYC 5104 Analysis of Experiments |
STAT 5665 Applied Multivariate Analysis |
* Whichever course offered at the time is taken, followed by the other the following year or semester
Other Divisional Core Requirements- At least two before Prelims
PSYC 5553 Introduction to Nonlinear Dynamics |
PSYC 5554 Advanced Nonlinear Dynamics |
PSYC 5575 Introduction to Cognitive Systems |
** Developmental Systems |
STAT 5825 Applied Time Series Analysis |
** Introduction to Complex Systems |
Highly Recommended
PSYC 6505 Practicum in Teaching Experimental Psychology |
** Longitudinal Data Analysis |
** Offered as “Current Topics” courses
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Degree Milestones
General Examination
- Typically taken in the 4th year
- Two week take-home exam covering Historical, Technical, and Theory domains
- Students do not take it until they have submitted a senior-authored paper for publication and demonstrate the wherewithal to complete a dissertation
Dissertation Proposal
- Announced to the division
- Oral defense open to the division
Dissertation Defense
- Completely open to all to attend; family members leave before questions; non-PhDs leave before deliberation
Please also see the full Master’s and PhD requirements list in the brochure.
The Graduate Student in Psychology Handbook.pdf and the Graduate Catalog can be referred to for any questions on policies or rules. |
Resources
Outside Resources
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For full details beyond what is listed on this page, please see the division’s brochure.