Students also complete a specialization project based on the equivalent of 4-6 courses. The specialization project is designed in consultation with a committee consisting of the student's advisor and at least two faculty members and is individually tailored to be relevant to the student's career objectives. The course work shall represent a coherent body of knowledge as approved by the faculty committee. The specialization courses maynot overlap with the major courses. The master's thesis and doctoral dissertation are required.
Students conduct their thesis and dissertation research under the direction of a faculty member.
Ph.D. Michael E. Young, Ph.D. Additional Information General information about the experimental psychology program may be found on our Experimental Psychology Program page. Information about application requirements, admissions procedures, financial aid, and other facts may be found on our General Information about the Psychology Department Graduate Program Page.