May be satisfied with courses within Psychology, the Center for Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Economics, the PR/ISM Program in the Steinhardt School or other departments, as approved by the Program Coordinator.
This course is taken 8 times for a total of 24 credits.
Or other courses as approved by the Program Coordinator. Note that Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience, PSYCH-GA 2220 may count as a course in Development or in Cognitive Neuroscience, but may not count for both for satisfying the core content requirements.
Three advanced elective courses in Psychology or in other departments as approved by advisement.
Training for research begins when students enter the program and culminates in the doctoral thesis. Students become active members of one of the productive research laboratories associated with the program, facilitating contact with faculty members, advanced students, and postdoctoral scientists.
Students engage in advanced-level seminars and research with faculty affiliated with both developmental psychology and their chosen field of interest. The fact that the concentration cuts across different areas of psychology assures that students receive broad exposure to theories of development and methods of studying developmental change across a range of content areas. Students pursue a specific course of study in developmental psychology within the required curriculum of their core psychology program. They attend and present their research at weekly lab meetings. Nationally renowned developmental scholars are invited to present their research to the program, and students have the opportunity to discuss their work with them.
Courses: Five (5) courses are required for the Developmental Psychology, two (2) of which may have been taken to satisfy core requirements and can also count toward the concentration, reducing the total courses required to three (3). Cognitive Development, PSYCH-GA 2209 (3 credits)
Four other developmental electives (12 credits)
The elective courses should be chosen in consultation with a developmental Faculty adviser. These five courses (15 credits) may overlap with the Core Content and Advanced Elective Ph.D. requirements, counting for both.
Students in the developmental concentration are required to write their dissertation on a developmental topic with the supervision of a Developmental Faculty adviser.
Students may also concentrate in quantitative psychology, which involves mathematical representations of behavioral data, using statistical analysis and mathematical models of psychological phenomena. All areas of psychology can be approached from a quantitative perspective, so it is possible to pursue a quantitative concentration from either of the doctoral specialty programs. Students take elective courses in advanced statistical and/or mathematical topics and demonstrate an ability to communicate mathematical approaches clearly.
Courses: Students must take and pass six (6) quantitative courses with a grade of ‘B+’ or better. Two (2) of these are the two courses taken to satisfy the Quantitative Methods requirement. Three (3) of these courses replace the 9 credits required in the Advanced Electives requirement. The final course replaces 3 credits in the General Electives requirement. These courses may be chosen from those offered by the Department of Psychology or other departments, as approved by the Quantitative Concentration Mentor
Mentor: All students pursuing the quantitative concentration must secure a mentor from among the provided mentor list. The mentor serves as a guide to taking appropriate courses for the concentration, for choices of quantitative courses to teach or serve as a Class Assistant for, and for advice on the quantitative components (i.e., data analysis or modeling) of their research papers. Students admitted to the concentration will usually have received an ‘A’ or an ‘A-‘ in the first quantitative courses in the program (e.g., Math Tools or Intermediate Statistics).
Teaching: Experience in teaching quantitative psychology, either as a teaching assistant of a quantitative course, or as an instructor of a college level course on quantitative methods, or through equivalent experience. The student's quantitative mentor must certify that the student satisfactorily prepared and presented lab sessions or course lectures.
Written Report: Demonstration of ability to communicate advanced quantitative material. The student must submit a written report to their Mentor that demonstrates competence in writing about quantitative psychology. This report might be a senior-authored empirical research paper that requires sophisticated quantitative methods, or it might be a review of quantitative models or methods. In certain cases it may constitute one of the chapters of the dissertation.
Students are required to have a faculty adviser, or co-Advisers, at all times while in the program. Although students typically enter the program with an adviser at the point of Admission, some students may be required to choose an adviser within the first two weeks of the first semester. Advisers take primary responsibility for the research activities of their students, and advise them on other matters pertinent to their graduate degrees and may also serve as their primary dissertation sponsor. The role of the adviser may include: course selection, when it is appropriate to teach, when and whether to do an internship, and post degree-completion career plans. The adviser, and co-Adviser (if applicable), are responsible for tracking student progress and recommending final grades for Doctoral Research Laboratory, PSYCH-GA 3000, in each term the student is enrolled in that course. Students have the option of changing their adviser, but must always have an adviser.
By the end of the spring semester of year four, students should formulate and defend their dissertation proposal to their three-member Faculty committee (see ‘Dissertation Committee Composition’) and receive signed approval of their proposal before continuing research toward their final dissertation.
By the end of the Spring semester of year five, students should complete the oral defense of their dissertation before their primary Faculty committee and two additional Readers, as chosen by the student in consultation with their committee members. Prior to giving the oral defense, students must gain authorization of the primary committee members, and the Program Coordinator, to defend. This approval must be received by the department prior to scheduling the oral defense. All students should plan to complete a final dissertation in five years. The composition of the five-person dissertation committee (Advisor/sponsor, two primary members, two readers) must include a minimum of three full-time Department of Psychology Faculty members, and must include one member from outside of the program ( i.e . from another Program in the Department of Psychology, from another Department within New York University, or from outside of New York University). Any committee member from outside the Faculty of Arts and Science must receive approval from the Director of Graduate Studies.
All Graduate School of Arts & Science doctoral candidates must be approved for graduation by their department for the degree to be awarded.
1st Semester/Term | Credits | |
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| Math Tools for Cognitive Science and Neuroscience | 4 |
Perception | 3 | |
Doctoral Research Laboratory | 3 | |
Credits | 10 | |
2nd Semester/Term | ||
Cognitive Neuroscience | 4 | |
Major Requirement | 3 | |
Doctoral Research Laboratory | 3 | |
Credits | 10 | |
3rd Semester/Term | ||
Doctoral Psychology Project I | 3 | |
Math Tools II: Simulation and Data Analysis | 3 | |
Categories and Concepts | 3 | |
Credits | 9 | |
4th Semester/Term | ||
Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging Lab | 3 | |
ELECT | 3 | |
Doctoral Research Laboratory | 3 | |
Credits | 9 | |
5th Semester/Term | ||
Doctoral Psychology Project II | 3 | |
Predoctoral Research in Psychology | 3 | |
Doctoral Research Laboratory | 3 | |
Credits | 9 | |
6th Semester/Term | ||
Predoctoral Research in Psychology | 6 | |
Doctoral Research Laboratory | 3 | |
Credits | 9 | |
7th Semester/Term | ||
Dissertation Research | 6 | |
Doctoral Research Laboratory | 3 | |
Credits | 9 | |
8th Semester/Term | ||
Dissertation Research | 4 | |
Doctoral Research Laboratory | 3 | |
Credits | 7 | |
Total Credits | 72 |
Following completion of the required coursework for the PhD, students are expected to maintain active status at New York University by enrolling in a research/writing course or a Maintain Matriculation ( MAINT-GA 4747 ) course. All non-course requirements must be fulfilled prior to degree conferral, although the specific timing of completion may vary from student-to-student.
Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will:
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Neural science (2022 - 2024).
The neural science major (a minor is not offered) comprises fifteen courses (63 points). It requires these six courses (24 points) offered by the Center for Neural Science:
The balance of the major requirements (nine courses/39 points) is taken in other departments, as follows:
Prehealth students must take, in addition to the above, Principles of Biology Lab (BIOL-UA 123), General Physics I (PHYS-UA 11), Organic Chemistry and Laboratory I, II (CHEM-UA 225, 226), and Biochemistry I (CHEM-UA 881). These courses are not required for the major in neural science.
AP or other advanced standing credit is only accepted for the calculus and statistics requirements. This is on a case-by-case basis and must be approved by a neural science adviser.
A grade of B- or higher in Introduction to Neural Science (NEURL-UA 100) is the prerequisite to declaring the major (a grade of C or better is required for all other courses in the major). Students who take NEURL-UA 100 in the spring of their sophomore year may be allowed to tentatively declare the major before the final grade for this course is recorded (all CAS students are required to declare their major in spring of their sophomore year). However, students in this particular situation must earn a B- or better in NEURL-UA 100 to remain declared in the neural science major.
Note that Introduction to Neural Science is offered only in the spring term. Students may take it as early as their first year if they are well-prepared and their schedules permit it, but taking it in the spring of their sophomore year does not endanger their ability to complete this major and graduate in two more years.
Students should meet with a neural science adviser as early in their NYU career as possible (freshman year is recommended).
To graduate with honors in neural science, students must achieve a GPA of 3.65 in both the major and overall.
In the fall semester of their senior year, students seeking honors must complete the Honors Seminar (NEURL-UA 301). In the spring of their senior year, they must present a paper at the College’s annual Undergraduate Research Conference and the department’s Undergraduate Research Conference and submit an honors thesis that is accepted by the faculty sponsor and the director of undergraduate studies.
Admittance to the laboratory courses associated with Cellular and Molecular Neurobiology (NEURL-UA 210) and Behavioral and Integrative Neuroscience (NEURL-UA 220) is assured and required only for students in the honors track.
There is no formal graduate program in ‘Neuroeconomics’ at NYU at this time. Instead, graduate training in Neuroeconomics at New York University is managed through the Ph.D. programs of the Neuroscience, Psychology, and Economics departments in the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS), as well as through the Stern School of Business. ISDM’s educational philosophy is that all prospective Neuroeconomists must have a core competency in a traditional field before they move on to become Neuroeconomists. For this reason, all incoming graduate students must apply to, and be accepted by, one of the above graduate programs. After admission, graduate students typically complete the standard first year curriculum in their home department before moving on to more specialized curricula in their second year. Training in the second year is individualized, by department, and takes place in parallel with graduate research in one of the Institute’s research labs.
Neuroscience
Incoming Neuroscience graduate students spend their first year taking the four core graduate courses in neuroscience and rotating through two laboratories. During that year they typically attend the monthly Decision-Making Joint Lab Meeting and monthly Neuroeconomics Colloquium. At the beginning of their second year, students select a dissertation laboratory and take advanced electives in the Neural Science department, such as the Seminar in Neuroeconomics , and those in the Economics Department, such as Behavioral Economics .
The NYU Neuroscience graduate program also has a branch campus at NYU-Shanghai that offers neuroscience training for students interested in neuroeconomics. Doctoral students who complete their theses through the NYU-Shanghai track receive the same GSAS diploma from NYU as those who train at the New York campus. Neuroscience doctoral students on the Shanghai track complete a summer lab rotation in Shanghai before traveling to the New York campus, where they spend the first academic year of their doctoral studies completing coursework and lab rotations. Students return to the Shanghai campus for the remainder of their thesis work but receive funding for at least one additional (round-trip) visit to New York during their training. Students’ primary lab and mentors are in Shanghai, however, students are expected to select a co-mentor from the NY campus and include faculty from both campuses on their dissertation committee. Students interested in this track apply using the standard GSAS online application and select ‘Shanghai campus’ on the first page of the application. For additional information regarding the Shanghai track of the Neuroscience doctoral program, please see here.
Incoming Psychology graduate students commit to a laboratory for their thesis work before admission and then spend their first year completing core coursework that includes Math Tools for Neuroscientists , and Behavioral & Cognitive Neuroscience . During that year they also typically attend the monthly Decision-Making Joint Lab Meeting and monthly Neuroeconomics Colloquium. At the beginning of their second year these students take advanced seminars in Neuroeconomics including Neuroeconomics & Decision-Making taught in the Psychology Department and Behavioral Economics taught in the Economics Department.
Incoming Economics graduate students spend the entirety of their first year taking the core curriculum for the economics department and rarely do research of any kind during this period. At the conclusion of their first year they typically enroll in the Economics Department’s Psychology & Economics course, which serves as an entry point for Neuroeconomics research for these students. During the second year, they also typically attend the monthly Neuroeconomics Colloquium and perhaps the Decision Making Joint lab meeting. These students are also expected to take a number of other courses including Experimental Economics, Behavioral Economics and at least one undergraduate neuroscience course.
Stern School of Business
Incoming NYU Stern doctoral students select a particular field of study from one of eight Ph.D. programs offered and must fulfill the program requirements of that department. Generally, the first two years of each program focus on core departmental coursework, as well as electives in related areas (e.g., psychology, economics, etc.). In addition to coursework, students complete research practical alongside faculty members who work in areas related to the students’ research interests. The final 2 to 3 years of the doctoral program allow students to focus on research, present at academic conferences, and defend their dissertations. The interdisciplinary nature of the Stern doctoral programs allows students to integrate coursework and research interests from related areas. Of the Stern Ph.D. programs, marketing is one most commonly associated with neuroeconomics.
Masters Degree vs. PhD
With the exception of the Neuroscience Department, each of the aforementioned programs also offers Master’s Degrees for students. The Psychology Department offers two terminal MA degrees for individuals who wish to explore different areas of psychology, or gain research experience for admission to a doctoral program. The MA Program in General Psychology offers coursework on a broad range of topics in psychology. The MA Program in Industrial/Organizational Psychology focuses on providing theoretical and research training for how psychologists can study and apply psychological principles to work organizations. The Economics Department offers a Master’s Degree in Economics for students wishing to acquire a background in economic theory and principles, or as a preparatory degree before applying to graduate programs elsewhere. Finally, the Stern School of Business offers a number of Master’s degrees in topics that range from business administration to finance, marketing and more. Information and a comprehensive list of these Stern programs can be found here . Note that each of these programs offers terminal Master’s degree that are completed separately from the PhD programs described both regarding the application requirements and program curriculum.
In order to manage admission across the Neuroscience, Psychology, and Economics departments all students applying to NYU who are interested in Neuroeconomics indicate their interest in their application by selecting “Neuroeconomics” as a ‘track’ for future study. This is accomplished by applying to graduate admission to the program of your choice. On the online application , there is a question that specifically asks for your field of study and with which professor you would like to collaborate. It is here that students indicate their interest in Neuroeconomics and choose one or more ISDM professors affiliated with the department to which they are applying for admission. Selecting Neuroeconomics is essential because it allows the faculty of the Institute to identify and track applicants to the program and also to ensure that students are well matched to their departments and that the applications of these students receive appropriate consideration by the parent departments. Students applying to the Stern School of Business for doctoral training should select their field of study for doctoral training from here and apply through Stern’s online application system.
There is no graduate program in ‘Neuroeconomics’ at NYU. But it is important to note that this is not an accident. We believe that scholars who wish to work in neuroeconomics need to have primary expertise in a more traditional discipline before they specialize in our area. For this reason students interested in neuroeconomics are encouraged to apply to either the PhD programs in Neuroscience, Psychology, Economics or the Stern School of Business depending on their primary area of interest. Students interested in neuroscience can visit NYU’s Neuroscience Institute’s website to find out more about the neuroscience doctoral program. Until recently, there were two neural science doctoral programs to which prospective neuroscience students could apply: one in the Center for Neural Science, and one in the Sackler Institute at the School of Medicine. The application process for these programs has now been merged, establishing a single online application and set of academic requirements and research and training opportunities for all neuroscience students. For details regarding the application process and how students can decide which neuroscience program (if any) they prefer, please visit NYU’s Neuroscience Institute’s website. Students interested in pursuing a PhD in Psychology can apply to NYU’s Cognition & Perception program, which offers rigorous training in behavioral and cognitive neuroscience as well as neuroimaging techniques. NYU also offers a competitive PhD program in Social Psychology , which provides academic and research training to study individual and group behavior. Students interested in pursuing decision-making research in this program would apply through the Social Psychology department and select a lab mentor that collaborates with IISDM faculty to facilitate their research training in neuroeconomics. Economics PhD applicants should review the application page of the Economics PhD program before applying to the PhD program. Each of the above programs (Neuroscience, Psychology, Economics) use a single online application through the Graduate School of Arts & Sciences found here . Individuals wishing to apply to one of the eight Ph.D. programs in the Stern School of Business should apply through the Stern Ph.D. application website .
Neural Science is particularly appropriate for those considering animal research in decision-making. Competitive applicants to that department usually have a strong background in biological sciences (preferably neuroscience or a related field), ample research experience, and a command of mathematics beyond the level of calculus. Psychology’s Cognition and Perception and Social Psychology Ph.D. programs are research-based programs, therefore applicants with a strong research background or experience in cognitive neuroscience or social psychology are encouraged to apply. This program is particularly appropriate for those considering functional imaging research in humans. The Economics department is particularly appropriate for those considering theoretical studies as the core of their future work. Unlike Neuroscience and Psychology, to gain admission to this top-level department, applicants are not required to have a background in research, but are expected to have training in economics and possess very strong quantitative skills. Applicants to the PhD program in economics should read the FAQs section of NYU’s Department of Economics for more details on background requirements for this program. To some extent, the background needed to have a competitive PhD application for at Stern will depend on the field of study chosen. However, applicants should generally have a strong academic record with excellent academic references from their previous institutions. Finally, an applicant’s personal statement should reflect critical and independent thinking about research topics and questions in their chosen field.
Yes. The Neuroeconomics colloquium series is open to all scholars at NYU and surrounding institutions. To get into the Economics department building where the colloquium is held you will need identification of some kind. An ID from any area University or College is fine. If you do not have an ID of that kind, contact the IISDM office for help getting on campus.
If you are planning to apply to the Economics department or the Stern School of Business this is not a terrible problem as long as you have very good grades, an excellent math GRE score and, for the Economics department, advanced training in mathematics. In Neural Science and Psychology this is more of a problem. Successful candidates in those departments nearly always have significant research experience either as undergraduates or as paid staff after their undergraduate degree is complete. While one does not need to have a degree in Neuroscience to get into the Neural Science program, an applicant does need to have an advanced undergraduate knowledge of Neuroscience for entry into this department. In a similar way, the Cognition and Perception Track and the Social Psychology Track in Psychology does expect students to have an advanced undergraduate familiarity with Cognitive Neuroscience or Social Psychology.
Neuroscience : Applicants to the Neuroscience program typically have at a strong background in fields related to neuroscience (e.g., biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, psychology, computer science or engineering) and at least three semesters of undergraduate neurobiology. A combination of coursework in undergraduate neuroscience, intermediate microeconomics and calculus/mathematics is ideal to support neuroeconomic training though IISDM.
Psychology : Students seeking admission to the Psychology program may come from a broad range of academic backgrounds, but most have undergraduate degrees in psychology, cognitive or basic neuroscience, or computer science. Ideally, individuals will have at least three semesters of cognitive or basic
neuroscience, as well as training in statistics. Exposure to undergraduate microeconomics and at least than two semesters of calculus/mathematics is also helpful to facilitate interdisciplinary training in neuroeconomics.
Economics : Either an undergraduate degree in Economics, Math or a degree in a highly mathematical discipline. In terms of mathematical ability, applicants should have experience with high-level math courses, such as multivariate calculus, linear algebra, probability theory and statistics. Ideally, at least one semester of Introductory Neuroscience would be helpful to facilitate specialized training in neuroeconomics. The courses that will best prepare applicants seeking admission to the PhD program through Stern School of Business will depend on the field of study selected by the applicant. Nonetheless, having a background in social sciences, math or engineering is typically preferred. Students interested in learning more about what the admissions committee looks for in candidates can contact [email protected].
In the greater New York Area there are two principal centers for neuroeconomic research: NYU’s Institute for the Interdisciplinary Study of Decision-Making and Columbia University’s Center for Decision Science . To find research opportunities go to the Faculty pages of both Centers and look through the profiles to find Faculty whose interests overlap with your own. Then, contact those faculty directly. Remember that younger faculty tend to be more open about having volunteers with less experience. Also be aware that new people tend to enter labs in the early Fall, so the middle of the summer is an ideal time to make contact. For summer internships, February is the time to start looking. Individuals interested in acquiring a paid research position through IISDM are encouraged to upload their current CV to the Research Assistant ad listing under the ‘Careers’ section of the IISDM website, which has a rolling submission process. IISDM faculty will have access to this resource to search for potential research interns, assistants or lab managers as positions become available.
The standard textbook: Neuroeconomics, Decision-Making and the Brain , published by Academic Press, is probably a good place to start for anyone interested in neuroeconomics. Another good place to look is the website of the Society for Neuroeconomics . Academic articles come out in a number of different journals including: The Quarterly Journal of Economics , Nature , Science , Nature Neuroscience , Neuron , Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences USA , and The Journal of Neuroscience . More specialist journals with an emphasis on Neuroeconomics include: Frontiers in Decision Neuroscience , The Journal of Neuroscience , and The Journal of Economic Psychology .
I: Reviews theory of calculus, linear algebra, and constrained optimization. Theory and methods of differential equations, calculus of variations, optimal control theory, and dynamic programming applied to economic problems.
II: Methods and applications of optimal control theory to problems of economics. Discusses economic applications of stochastic processes, probability, measure theory, and topology.
I: Decision theory, theory of the firm, and consumer behavior; introduction to general equilibrium theory and welfare economics.
II: Game theory, including extensive form solution concepts, bargaining, and repeated games; information economics, contract theory and mechanism design.
I: Models of national income determination; sectorial inflation; labor markets, production theories, and aggregate supply models; supply and demand for money; foreign trade and balance of payments.
II: Classical and Keynesian macroeconomic thought, modern-day microeconomic theories of money-wage and price determinations, reconstruction of macro theory and heterogeneous agent macroeconomics.
I: Concise introduction to probability theory and to the problem and methods of statistical inference as encountered and applied in econometrics: maximum likelihood theory, method of moments, method of least squares, and hypothesis testing.
II: Econometrics analysis of the general linear model; the estimation of distributed lag models; misspecification analysis; and models involving errors in variables.
Studies experimental methods and reviews the literature in an effort to give the student a working knowledge of experimental techniques. While the areas of application vary, the course is research oriented.
This is a doctoral level workshop in which students, faculty and guest speakers present work that uses experimental methods on economics. Although the focus will be on test of economic methods using laboratory methods, issues in behavioral economics and neuroeconomics will sometimes be covered. Studies that use controlled treatment manipulation within a field setting will also be presented. This course will allow students interested in applied work to be exposed to studies that use experimental methods.
The C.E.S.S. Experimental Seminar invites speakers to present novel work in economics using experimental methods. It should be of interest to students and faculty members interested in applied work in economics and related fields such as psychology, neural science, political science, business administration, finance, and management.
This course introduces students to the field of behavioral economics, which seeks to insert more behavioral realism into economic theory. Typically we try to accomplish this by making nonstandard assumptions about human preferences, but occasionally our approach will be to explore non-standard beliefs or emphasize the limitations of our decision making faculties. We will usually approach a topic by examining evidence of some departure from the assumptions made in the canonical economic model. We then ask how such departures can be formalized theoretically and how the resulting models can be tested empirically.
Team-taught, intensive course. Lectures and readings cover basic biophysics and cellular, molecular, and developmental neuroscience.
Team-taught intensive course. Lectures and readings concentrate on neural regulation of sensory and motor systems.
Team-taught, state-of-the-art teaching laboratory in neural science. The first semester includes histology and cellular and molecular neuroscience. The second semester includes neuroanatomy, sensory neurophysiology, modern neuroanatomical tracer techniques, psychophysics, and computational neuroscience.
Team-taught intensive course. Lectures, readings, and laboratory exercises cover neuroanatomy, cognitive neuroscience, learning, memory, and emotion.
Team-taught intensive course. Lecture, readings, and homework exercises cover basic mathematical techniques for analysis and modeling of neural systems. Homework sets are based on the MATLAB software package.
This seminar will survey the emerging field of neuroeconomics, the interdisciplinary study of the brain’s mechanisms for decision evaluation and choice. We will approach these issues from multiple perspectives, drawing on theoretical, behavioral, and neural data from economics, psychology, and neurobiology. Major topics include: decision under risk and uncertainty; multiplayer interactions and social preferences; the role of learning in evaluating options; and choice mechanisms.
Intensive course in basic mathematical techniques for analysis and modeling of behavioral and neural data, including tools from linear systems and statistics. In 2008, first semester Math Tools is being offered jointly for students from Neural Science and Psychology, as an alternative for the first-semester of the two-semester psychology sequence.
Survey of basic areas in behavioral neuroscience. Areas of primary interest include behavioral and neurobiological analysis of instinctive behavior, conditioning, motivation and emotion, and learning and cognition.
Covers topics in numerical analysis, probability theory, and mathematical statistics essential to developing Monte Carlo models of complex cognitive and neural processes and testing them empirically. Most homework assignments include programming exercises in the MATLAB language.
Exploration of the psychological processes that underlie people’s judgments and decisions. First identifies some general rules that capture the way people make decisions. Then explores how people make decisions in numerous domains, including consumer, social, clinical, managerial, and organizational decision making. Looks at both rational and irrational patterns in the way people select options. Discusses the impact of the media on our choices. Also examines how different ways of presenting options and different decision-making strategies can influence decision outcomes. In general, emphasizes the applied implications of the various perspectives on decision-making.
This course examines decisions from theoretical, behavioral, and neural perspectives. A first goal of the course is to review normative and descriptive theories of decision under risk or uncertainty, decisions based on sampling, temporal discounting, visuo-motor analogues of decision, and decisions in multi-agent interactions. We will also explore learning in the context of decision problems, including reinforcement learning and foraging models. Finally, we will consider how all this work informs and is informed by research in humans and animals about the neural substrates for decisions. We will read both classical papers and very recent work, some chosen to reflect the interests of the participants.
This course covers the major topics and issues in the field of fMRI. With this background, students will be able to design and implement their own fMRI experiments. There are weekly lab projects that will involve acquiring and analyzing fMRI data, and submitted written lab reports. Final grades are based on the lab reports. The lectures provide background information useful in performing the labs, along with additional information for a broader and deeper understanding of fMRI methods.
Coursework for PhD programs at Stern is specific to each of the eight departments that offer PhD programs, however the interdisciplinary nature of Stern’s doctoral programs means students may complete coursework in other related fields as deemed appropriate by their faculty advisor (e.g., economics, psychology). Additionally, Stern offers a broad range of academic programs (i.e., MA, MS, MBA and executive programs) that can be found here.
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Doctor of Philosophy
With a doctorate in Neuroscience , you’ll be prepared to take your understanding of neurobiology and neurological disorders to careers in academia, government, biotech, and the pharmaceutical industry.
The program offers coursework and research experience from basic research and a clinical perspective. More than 25 neuroscientists provide research opportunities in areas including spinal cord injury, Parkinson’s disease, traumatic brain injury, stroke, and Alzheimer’s disease.
By choosing to earn your doctorate in Neuroscience from the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, you’ll be joining a highly collaborative program with dynamic opportunities for translational research.
Neuroscience is for you if you consider yourself
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What You'll Study
Students in Augusta University’s Doctor of Philosophy program with a major in Neuroscience are admitted via a common admissions process to the Biomedical Sciences doctoral program. After completing the first-year core coursework and laboratory rotations, students choose a dissertation research mentor and enter the Neuroscience program.
The average time to complete the degree is approximately five years of full-time, year-round study.
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Augusta University's graduate programs are among the best in the nation – and the world – and our graduate students are our most valuable assets. To ensure that our students earn more than a degree, the Graduate School offers a range of opportunities so they can develop the leadership, communication and personal skills needed for a rewarding life and academic, research or professional career.
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Experience-based Education
Students can attend weekly Lunch and Learn sessions with world-class scientists, gaining exposure to the latest scientific discoveries and benefiting from exceptional networking opportunities.
Mentored rotations in neurology clinics allow students the chance to participate in translational research.
Access to the world-class research technology available at Augusta University gives students the chance to make significant contributions to discovery and scholarship.
The program combines clinical and basic neuroscience resources to give students the widest possible research opportunities.
As the state’s only public medical school, MCG is recognized as Georgia’s leading provider of physicians and receives millions in funding each year from the NIH.
Graduates of the program are working in industry, government, and scientific writing, as well as many of the country's top academic institutions.
Internationally recognized faculty conduct groundbreaking research in a collaborative and supportive research environment.
Your Future
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, job growth for medical scientists is projected to rise much faster than average through 2031.
In 2021, the median pay for a medical scientist was $95,310 per year.
The faculty and student interactions are all so enjoyable. We are able to be comfortable and confident in a professional setting while still being able to make mistakes, ask questions, have fun, learn, and grow as scientists.
Julie Vincent
My research area is neuronal reprogramming, which is a cutting-edge technology that facilitates potential treatment for patients with spinal cord injuries and neurodegenerative diseases.
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GPA: Overall GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale at the Baccalaureate level calculated on all undergraduate work.
Degree Requirement: Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university.
Transcripts: Official transcripts are required from all universities and colleges ever attended. Unofficial transcripts from US colleges and universities can be used in the admissions review process in lieu of official transcripts for this program.
Standardized Test Requirements: None are required for this program.
Letters of Recommendation: Recommendations from three individuals must be submitted through the application portal.
Resume: Applicants must submit a resume or curriculum vitae within the application portal.
Research Experience: Research experience is required for admission. Applicants will provide a personal statement that includes a summary and description of your research experience in the application portal.
International Students: Please review the verification process for international transcripts and the english proficiency requirement .
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Fall '24 early deadline.
Early submission of all application materials is strongly advised.
All required application materials and documents must be received in order for an application to be considered complete and before an admission decision can be made. The program does not accept applications after the published application deadline, however the program will continue to accept application materials up to 2 weeks after the application deadline.
Why augusta.
Strong technology resources allow you to perform cutting-edge neuroscience research.
Weekly seminars and the annual Brain Aging Research Symposium provide excellent opportunities for you to learn from — and network with — world-class researchers from around the world.
Studying at Augusta University’s Health Sciences Campus puts you at the center of its biomedical research enterprise, with access to the Georgia Cancer Center, the Medical College of Georgia, and the state’s only public academic medical center.
“I think the best legacy any of us can hope for is to impact more Georgians."
“We show, for the first time in this study, that many fibroblast cells are actually produced by these excessive endothelial cells. We must find a way to prevent this from happening,” said Yuqing Huo, MD.
This new database will help eliminate that problem and includes data from 307 human AH samples, comprehensive information on 1,683 proteins identified in the AH, as well as relevant clinical data for each analyzed sample.
The grant awarded for Chadli’s research focuses on a specific protein, UNC45A, that can be used as a promising novel immunotherapeutic target in treating triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC).
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There is a single application and admissions committee for the neuroscience graduate training program at NYU. Upon acceptance into the program, each student is admitted into either the Doctoral Program in Neural Science (hosted by CNS) or the Graduate Program in Neuroscience and Physiology (hosted by NI), based in part on a match between each students' interests and the research themes that ...
This website is designed for you to learn about graduate training in neuroscience at NYU. . Our program arises from two cooperative centers located just a few city blocks apart: the Center for Neural Science (CNS) and the Neuroscience Institute (NI). CNS, located at NYU's Washington Square campus, is home to core neuroscience labs, has ...
Program - NYU Neuro Grad Program. Students in our PhD program receive comprehensive interdisciplinary training in all areas of neuroscience, with a strong emphasis placed on performing research at the highest level. At the start of their training, students choose an area of specialization — either Molecular, Cellular, and Translational (MCT ...
Graduate students in our PhD program in neuroscience are addressing these questions at labs located across NYU, using cutting-edge tools drawn from genetics, molecular biology, biochemistry, electrophysiology, microscopy, computer science, data science, and mathematics. This website is designed for you to learn about graduate training in ...
Upon acceptance into NYU's neuroscience graduate training program, each student is admitted into either the Doctoral Program in Neural Science (hosted by CNS) or the Graduate Program in Neuroscience and Physiology (hosted by NI), based in part on a match between each students' interests and the research themes that are emphasized on each ...
about graduate training in neuroscience at NYU. Our program arises from two cooperative centers located just a few city blocks apart: the Center for Neural Science (CNS) and the Neuroscience Institute (NI). CNS, located at NYU's Washington Square campus, is home to core neuroscience labs, has affiliate labs in biology, psychology,
Doctoral Program. For decades, NYU has served as a premier training ground for new generations of neuroscientists. With the addition of many new faculty and modern laboratory space, NYU has broadened its training mission. Neuroscience research at NYU spans molecular, cellular, developmental, systems, cognitive, behavioral, and computational ...
If you have questions about our graduate training programs, please email Holly Wasserman, OTR/L, EdD, at [email protected] or contact our leadership team. Our mailing address is: Neuroscience Institute 435 East 30th Street Room 1107 New York, NY 10016. Graduate training in neuroscience at NYU Langone is multidisciplinary and ...
Faculty - NYU Neuro Grad Program. Students in our PhD program have the opportunity to work with over 80 faculty located at our Washington Square and School of Medicine campuses. Below is a selection of our core faculty who have research labs at either the Center for Neural Science (CNS) or the Neuroscience Institute (NI).
Courses - NYU Neuro Grad Program. The neuroscience curriculum provides a necessary breadth of knowledge across major areas of neuroscience and accommodates students with diverse academic backgrounds. . Core Courses. In their first year, students take the following core courses to establish a strong foundation in neuroscience: Cellular ...
The graduate or professional program to which you're applying will usually determine the transcripts and degree (s) you're expected to provide. Applying to a master's program commonly requires a bachelor's degree and transcripts from all undergraduate institutions. Similarly, applying to a PhD or other doctoral program may require a ...
Ph.D. in Neural Science Ph.D. in Neuroscience and Physiology (Vilcek Institute) Ph.D.-J.D. in Neural Science/Law (Dual Degree) Plese note: There is a single application and admissions committee for the neuroscience training program at NYU that is served by both administrative units.You will be eligible for admission to either program. Our goal is to streamline the application process and give ...
Our Cognition and Perception faculty page lists the faculty associated with each campus. A Ph.D. student for NYU in New York typically spends five years in New York taking courses and carrying out research. A Ph.D. student for NYU in Abu Dhabi will typically spend two years primarily in New York with multiple visits to Abu Dhabi.
In the first year, students in both programs are mentored by the Director of Graduate Studies or Graduate Advisor for their program. The requirements for selecting a research mentor, organizing and meeting with a thesis committee, passing a qualifying exam, and defending a thesis are also the same for all students. Training Grants.
The undergraduate Neural Science curriculum blends core introductory courses on the function of individual nerve cells and sensory and motor processing with more specialized neural science electives, which allow students to study learning and memory, computational approaches, cognition, development, and brain disorders. In addition to ...
Neuroscience is a growing, multidisciplinary field that encompasses research in basic, translational, and clinical areas. The Neuroscience and Physiology PhD Training Program offered by Vilcek Institute of Graduate Biomedical Sciences embraces this diversity, drawing faculty from science and clinical departments across NYU's campuses.
Ph.D. Programs. A doctorate is the pinnacle of an arts and science education. Founded in 1886, the Graduate School of Arts and Science at NYU is among the oldest schools offering doctoral programs in the United States. Today NYU's doctoral programs span the humanities, sciences, and social sciences, and students pursue cutting-edge research ...
Contact Admissions. Our office is located in Manhattan at 550 First Avenue in room 257 of the Medical Science Building. If you have questions about the admissions process or the PhD program, call 212-263-5648 or email [email protected], or use our chat box. NYU Grossman School of Medicine's Vilcek Institute of Graduate Biomedical ...
Following completion of the required coursework for the PhD, students are expected to maintain active status at New York University by enrolling in a research/writing course or a Maintain Matriculation (MAINT-GA 4747) course. All non-course requirements must be fulfilled prior to degree conferral, although the specific timing of completion may ...
The neural science major (a minor is not offered) comprises fifteen courses (63 points). It requires these six courses (24 points) offered by the Center for Neural Science: The balance of the major requirements (nine courses/39 points) is taken in other departments, as follows: General Physics II (PHYS-UA 12). Please note that General Physics I ...
Requirements. Requirements. Minimum requirements for graduation include: 3 Neural Science Core Courses. Introduction to Neural Science (NEURL-UA 100) Behavioral and Integrative Neural Science (NEURL-UA 220) Cellular and Molecular Neurobiology (NEURL-UA 210) 3 Neural Science Electives (Generally NEURL-UA 302) 9 Basic Science Courses.
The Clinical Neuroscience area of focus is an informal track within the M.A. Psychology Program that does not appear on students' transcripts. ... See Program Requirements link for required Foundation and Core Courses - 15 credits ... Electives in other departments and schools at NYU. As the largest private University in the country, NYU has ...
The NYU Neuroscience graduate program also has a branch campus at NYU-Shanghai that offers neuroscience training for students interested in neuroeconomics. ... students select a particular field of study from one of eightPh.D. programs offered and must fulfill the program requirements of that department. Generally, the first two years of each ...
With a doctorate in Neuroscience, you'll be prepared to take your understanding of neurobiology and neurological disorders to careers in academia, government, biotech, and the pharmaceutical industry. The program offers coursework and research experience from basic research and a clinical perspective. More than 25 neuroscientists provide research opportunities in areas including spinal cord ...
Course Offerings. The PhD core courses offered by the department are as follows: Foundations in Environmental Studies 1 & 2: This course is a two-semester sequence introducing and engaging with the fundamental questions in Environmental Studies, including what defines Environmental Studies as a field, and what shape it might take moving forward.This course is organized around an in-depth ...