Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology - Brain and Cognitive Sciences

The Brain and Cognitive Sciences (BCS) program at SIU emphasizes cognitive behavior approached from a combination of perspectives: Developmental (infancy and childhood, adolescence and aging) Neurobiological (neurophysiology, neuropsychology, genetics) Behavioral (human and animal experimentation) Computational (neural networks, statistical analyses, intelligent software agents) As an integral part of their training, students become active participants in ongoing faculty research programs in Brain and Cognitive Sciences. Students will receive training in two or more different research methodologies, and are expected to develop a multidisciplinary approach to their own research.

Application form, Personal Statement, Summary of Research, Professional Experience (Research interests), Resume, CV, Three letters of recommendation, Unofficial transcripts. Fee waivers are available for McNair and Fulbright Scholars. Please contact the Graduate Admissions Coordinator for more information.