Master of Arts in Psychology - (Behavioral Neuroscience)

UMSL's Department of Psychological Sciences offers students ample opportunities to conduct research in several human experimental laboratories furnished with leading psychophysiological equipment. Additionally, the department operates three facilities Community Psychological Services, the Center for Trauma Recovery and Children's Advocacy Services of Greater St. Louis to provide a wide array of training opportunities for students in psychology while providing psychological assessment services for citizens in the region.
Although the name may imply a narrow market of opportunities, a Master of Arts in Psychology with an emphasis in Behavioral Neuroscience can open the door to multiple career fields and industries. In fact, there is a high demand for employees with the skills this degree program offers.
Students in the program receive intense training in the areas of critical thinking, application of research methods and analyses, scientific writing, teaching, psychological sciences, communication, ethics, social neuroscience, clinical neuropsychology, cognitive and affective processes, quantitative methods, human learning and memory, neuropsychological assessment, emotions and the brain, human neuroanatomy and psychopharmacology.
Upon completion of the program, graduates will be prepared to:
Demonstrate an integrative understanding of psychological concepts, theories, research and historical trends in behavioral neuroscience, while applying this knowledge in research and teaching.
Explain and apply the scientific method using a variety of research paradigms to solve problems in behavioral neuroscience, and articulate how the solutions rely on scientific reasoning.
Evaluate, identify and apply appropriate research methods in behavioral neuroscience, including research design, data analysis and data interpretation.
Evaluate and apply ethical principles to behavioral neuroscience research and teaching according to national and international standards, while adopting social and ethical values that build community at local, national and global levels.

Official transcripts from all universities attended
a. Successful applicants must have completed a baccalaureate degree with a minimum of 15 undergraduate
hours in psychology before beginning the master's program.
Three letters of recommendation
a. Letters of recommendation are required from persons qualified to evaluate the applicant's recent academic
work, normally present or former college teachers.
Entrance examinations
a. International students are required to document English proficiency by providing scores from an internationally
accepted standardized examination before a decision is made on admission.
Grade Point Average
a. Minimum of 3.0 on 4.0 scale overall and 3.2 in psychology courses.
Personal Statement
a. Please describe very clearly in 300-400 words your intended area of study and also your reasons for wishing
to pursue this course of study, including your perception of its potential relationship to your career goals and
plans.
Other
a. Any information that you believe is pertinent (e.g., manuscripts, curriculum vita, or resume)


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