The strength of this program is in complex cognition, particularly in the area of judgment and decision making.
Training is available in other areas of cognition, too, including memory and language.
Because of the emphasis on interdisciplinary research in this department, faculty and students in the Cognitive Psychology program often engage in collaborative research partnerships with faculty from other programs. The primary goal of this program is to train psychologists who are capable of conducting high-quality research in cognitive psychology. Throughout their graduate training, students are expected to spend the majority of their time actively engaged in research. While all students complete similar courses their first year, in consultation with their advisors, students develop programs of study tailored to their own special interests. As part of their training, students will be expected to complete extensive coursework in statistics and research methodology.