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The mission of our department is to lead scientific advances through state-of-the-art experimentation and theory with the goal of understanding how the entire brain-behavior system works—from molecular neuroscience to cognition to the social behavior of groups. Our graduate students are active and involved participants in this mission.
Our vision for graduate training is:
- To give you the skills and scholarly insight necessary to be ahead of the curve
- To train you in state-of-the-art experimentation and theory
- To enable you to build deep expertise in your domain, alongside a broad vision of the field
- To prepare you to integrate advances in basic science with applications through transitional research and clinical science
- To create researchers with the highest professional ethics
- To build a generation of excellent teachers and mentors
- To coach in practical matters of grant writing, publications, and time organization
Our seven Ph.D. specializations
We offer seven Ph.D. specializations, allowing students to craft a course of study and develop a depth of knowledge in the area most consonant with their interests.
We are also affiliated with Cognitive Science Program , the Program in Neuroscience , and the Center for the Integrative Study of Animal Behavior , where we offer joint degrees.
Faculty expertise
We are proud of our rich history of groundbreaking research and innovative teaching. Here you will study and work alongside award-winning researchers and teachers in a collaborative and diverse educational environment.
We manage 52 research labs: in molecular, cellular, behavioral, cognitive, systems, and computational neuroscience; developmental, cognitive, and social psychology; clinical and translational science. And, over the past ten years, we have received about $10 million each year in external funding, primarily from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and National Science Foundation (NSF). We currently have 4 NIH research training grants.
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- Clinical Psychological Science B.S.
- Neuroscience B.S.
- Organizational + Business Psychology B.S.
- Psychology B.A.
- Psychology B.S.
- Psychology Minor
- Neuroscience Certificate
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- Double Major
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Counseling Psychology
Doctor of Philosophy
Offered at IU Bloomington by School of Education .
This APA-accredited Ph.D. program is based on a scientist-practitioner training model, with a strong emphasis on multicultural issues and social justice. You'll learn to apply psychological principles with an understanding of and respect for differing world views. You'll undertake original research under the guidance of a faculty advisor.
This is a research-intensive program. Our program is a good fit for you if you enjoy research. You will have many opportunities to participate in research projects, present at conferences, and publish with professors in our program. While we prefer students who have a master's degree in counseling or an undergraduate degree in psychology, we welcome qualified applicants from many disciplines.
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