- The
Program
- The University of
Mississippi Graduate Program in Experimental Psychology provides
the rigorous and supportive scientific training that
prepares graduates for outstanding careers in a broad spectrum of
established and emerging fields from careers in health sciences,
research/medical administration, or drug development . . . to
service careers in the public or private sectors . . . to academic
careers in teaching and research. Specific programs of study
leading to the doctoral degree include behavioral neuroscience,
cognitive psychology, and social psychology.
An
individualized, career-oriented course of
study
- A close apprentice
relationship with a major professor for monitorship in research,
teaching, and career development.
- Immediate career
advantages through emphasis on publication experience and
conference participation.
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Breadth
of knowledge and experience
- Scientific programs of
study in behavioral neuroscience, cognitive psychology, and social
psychology.
- Interdisciplinary
opportunities in collaboration with the University's Program in
Clinical Psychology, Research Institute for Pharmaceutical
Sciences, School of Business Administration, other departments,
and national research centers on the campus.
- Opportunities to work
with service institutes in the surrounding region, including the
North Mississippi Regional Center in Oxford.
Research
achievement
- Individual and
collaborative research experience for gaining broad-based
methodological, statistical, and technical expertise and
developing written, oral, and technological skills essential to
communicating effectively in today's global scientific
community.
- Specialized research
opportunities in conjunction with major grants from the National
Institute of Mental Health, the National Institute on Drug Abuse,
the Office of Naval Research, and the U.S. Department of
Education.
Teaching
excellence
- Pedagogical training
and mentorship
- Teaching assistantships
for classroom and laboratory instruction.
- Financial
Support
- Financial aid
opportunities include departmental research and teaching
assistantships and Graduate School Honors Fellowships,
Minority Fellowships, and Dissertation Fellowships.
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- Additional Information
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- Applications
- All
application materials are due by January 15. Admissions
information is available online or
you may request an
application or additional information by contacting us
- via
e-mail
- psych@olemiss.edu
- or via
mail
- Department of
Psychology
- Peabody
Building
- The
University of Mississippi
- University,
MS 38677
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