Program of Study Students develop an individualized study program in one of the two areas of specialization, leading to the Ph.D. degree in four or five years. During the first two years, collaborative research with a faculty advisor and course work in a major and minor field of study usually fulfill the requirements of the M.A. degree. This includes a master's thesis. In the remaining two or three years, students extend their expertise by selective coursework, develop independent research projects, and complete their doctoral dissertation. The program offers many research opportunities, both collaborative and independent.
Activities associated with teaching or research assistantships also provide valuable experience.
Depending on your interests, the program is flexible enough to prepare you for an academic career or for a research career in the private sector. The program's facilities include several microcomputer laboratories, including a judgment and decision making laboratory. Students also have access to the university's extensive system of mainframe computers through an Ethernet link. Financial Support Fellowships, research assistantships and teaching associateships are available on a competitive basis. We typically provide tuition, fees and a monthly stipend to graduate students for at least four years of study.