Description

Although there is a core curriculum that all students fulfill, the program is flexible. The program is designed to meet individual needs and is usually completed within 4-5 years. During the first year students take a year-long seminar taught by the entire faculty. This seminar explores the diverse areas of psychological and brain sciences represented in the department and provides a solid foundation for further study. Second-year students receive training in statistics. The second year also includes focused seminars and research and students complete a Specialist Examination in their area before proceeding to their dissertation research in subsequent years of the program. The Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences maintains close ties and affiliations with a number of other departments and programs, including the Dartmouth Medical School. Course work and research is often conducted in conjunction with these other programs.