The program of graduate work in psychology within the Department of Psychology emphasizes preparation for research and teaching in psychology, with specialization in the following broad areas: systems neuroscience, cognitive neuroscience, perception and cognition, and personality and social psychology. All students are required to assist in teaching as part of their graduate education for at least three class hours during their graduate career. The program is designed to prepare students for attaining the degree of doctor of philosophy and a career of productive scholarship in psychology.

The department requires that candidates for admission take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).

Instruction is based on the assumption that first-year students have had the equivalent of an undergraduate major in psychology, or related fields, but this is not a requirement for admission. Basic undergraduate training in science and mathematics is also highly desirable.

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