Psychological and Brain Sciences - Cognitive Psychology Concentration (MS)

Requirements:

The minimum number of credits required for the Master of Science (MS) Degree in Psychological and Brain Sciences (PBS) is 24 credit hours, plus 6 hours of thesis, and the specific concentration requirements. The MS in PBS is not a terminal degree and is obtained either on the way to the Ph.D. or a student terminates the doctoral program early and leaves with a MS degree in a concentration.

Statistics:

Six credits.

• PSYC 860 - Psychological Statistics I Credit(s): 3
• PSYC 861 - Psychological Statistics II Credit(s): 3

Professional Development:

Three credits.

• PSYC 898 - Professional Development Seminar Credit(s): 3

Research:

Research can be enrolled in a maximum of 6 credits in a semester for a total of 12 credits.

• PSYC 868 - Research Credit(s): 1-6

Department Colloquia:

Departmental colloquia each semester, for 1 credit, 3 credits minimum.

• PSYC 800 - Psychological and Brain Sciences Colloquia Credit(s): 1

Thesis:

Six credit hours.

Master’s based on first- and/or second-year research - This requires a successful thesis defense to the student’s Advisory Committee who must approve the final document prior to the student submitting the document to the Graduate College. The Thesis is also evaluated by the Department Chair and the Dean of Arts and Sciences. Awarding the Master’s Degree is also subject to all other Departmental and University requirements. Passage of the Qualifying Exam is not a requirement for the Master’s Degree.

• PSYC 869 - Master’s Thesis Credit(s): 1-6