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Cognitive Neuroscience

Overview

Official Name of Program

Cognitive Neuroscience

Plan Code

COGNEU-MS

Department(s) Sponsoring Program

Cognitive Neuroscience

Career

Graduate School Graduate

Degree Designation

MS - Master of Science

HEGIS Code

2002.00

NYSED Program Code

39304 - COGNEU-MS

CIP Code

42.2704

Requirements

Prerequisite

In addition to meeting the general University requirements for admission stated earlier in this bulletin, the applicant must submit a transcript of all college work, two letters of recommendation, preferably commenting on academic abilities, and a personal statement that articulates a particular topic area in which the applicant proposes to do research. The Graduate Record Exam (GRE) is not required. Undergraduate coursework in biology, chemistry, computer science, mathematics, physics, statistics, and psychology will be helpful since many of the instructors will expect some basic knowledge in these areas.

Completion requirement

The curriculum includes foundational courses in neuroscience, neuroanatomy, and statistics as well as a wide range of electives and a research project.

Course of Study

Course of study 32 credits are required for the degree. Of these, students are required to take six core courses, choose three electives, and participate in a research project. Students complete their studies with a research-based thesis.

Completion requirement
Complete ALL of the following Courses:
  • 1467861
  • 1473361
  • 1473371
  • 1467871
    AND     1484031
  • 1473381
  • 1473931
  • 1484041
Completion requirement
Complete at least 3 of the following Courses:
  • 1473941
  • 1484051
  • 1473951
  • 1473961
  • 1485201
  • 1485211
  • 1495991
For the electives, students in this program also have access to a wide variety of courses offered by other Graduate Center programs, including Computer Science, Psychology, and Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences. Please see the website for current listings.