Doctor of Philosophy
Doctor of Philosophy-75 points (Code: COGN)
Core Courses (9 points):
- HUDK 4029 Human cognition and learning (3)
- HUDK 4080 Educational psychology (3)
- HUDK 5023 Cognitive development (3)
Statistics (12 points):
- HUDM 4120 Basic concepts in statistics (not recommended for those with undergraduate statistics) (3)
- HUDM 4122 Probability and statistical inference (3)
- HUDM 5122 Applied regression analysis (3)
- HUDM 5123 Linear models and experimental design (3)
- HUDM 6122 Multivariate analysis I (3)
Specialized Courses (minimum of 15 points):
Selected in consultation with an advisor, and focusing on one of the following areas:
Cognition and Learning:
- HUDK 4015 Psychology of thinking (3)
- HUDK 4027 Development of mathematical thinking (3)
- HUDK 5024 Language development (2-3)
- HUDK 5025 Spatial thinking (3)
- HUDK 5030 Visual explanations (3)
- HUDK 5034 Cognitive research methods and applications (3)
- HUDK 6095 Critical review of current journals in psychology (3)
- HUDM 5058 Choice and decision making (3)
- HUDM 5096 The psychology of memory (3)
Intelligent Technologies:
- HUDK 4015 Psychology of thinking (3)
- HUDK 4035 Technology and human development (3)
- HUDK 5025 Spatial thinking (3)
- HUDK 5030 Visual explanations (3)
- HUDK 5034 Cognitive research methods and applications (3)
- HUDK 5035 Psychology of media (2-3)
- HUDK 5039 Design of intelligent learning environments (3)
- HUDK 5198 Psychology of instructional systems design (2-3)
- MSTU 4031 Programming I (4)
- MSTU 4083 Instructional design of educational technology (3)
- MSTU 4133 Cognition and computers (3)
- MSTU 4134 Cognition and computers lab (1-3)
Reading Research:
- HUDK 5024 Language development (2-3)
- HUDK 5080 Experimental psychology: Schooling and reading (2-3)
- HUDK 5090 Psychology of language and reading (2-3)
- HUDK 6095 Critical review of current journals in psychology (3)
- HBSK 4074 Development of reading comprehension strategies and study skills (3)
- MSTU 4086 Text understanding and design (3)
Cognitive Studies of Educational Practice:
- HUDF 4021 Sociology of education (3)
- HUDK 4035 Technology and human development (3)
- HBSK 4074 Development of reading comprehension strategies and study skills (3)
- ORL 5522 Evaluation methods I (3)
Research Apprenticeship (6 points):
Two semesters in a research practicum:
- HUDK 6523 Seminar in cognitive development (3)
- HUDK 6539 Research practicum in educational psychology, cognition, and learning (1-3)
Special Seminars (minimum of 9 points):
- HUDK 6620 Special topics in developmental psychology (1-3) (taken during both first and second years)
- HUDK 7502 Dissertation seminar (1-3)
- HUDK 8901 Dissertation advisement (0)
- TI 8900 Dissertation defense (0)
Breadth/Foundation Courses (12 Points):
Take one course (minimum of 3 points) in each of the 4 following areas:
1. Biological Basis of Behavior:
- BBS 5068-5069 Brain and behavior I and II (1-2 each)
- BBSN 5033 Human clinical neuro-psychology (3)
- MSTC 5000 Neurocognitive models of information processing (1-3)
2. Cognitive Basis of Behavior:
- HUDK 4015 Psychology of thinking (3)
- HUDK 5090 Psychology of language and reading (2-3)
- HBSK 5096 The psychology of memory (3)
- CCPX 5020 Emotion, culture, and health (3)
3. Social Cultural Factors and Individual Differences:
- HUDK 5029 Personality development and socialization across the lifespan (2-3)
- HUDK 5040 Development and psychopathology: Atypical contexts and populations (2-3)
- HUDK 5121 Personality development and socialization in childhood (2-3)
- HUDK 5125 Cross-cultural developmental psychology (2-3)
- ORL 5362 Group dynamics: A systems perspective (3)
- CCPX 5034 Child psychopathology (3)
- HBSK 5031 Family as a context for child development (3)
- ORLJ 5017 Small group intervention: Theory and method (3)
- ORLJ 5106 Psychological aspects of organizations (2-3)
- ORLJ 5540 Pro-seminar in social and organizational psychology (2-3)
4. Measurement:
- HUDM 5059 Psychological measurement (3)
Non-departmental Courses (minimum of 8 points):
At least three courses outside the department are selected in consultation with an advisor.
Additional Requirements: Two papers—one an empirical study the student has conducted, another an integrative research literature survey; certification examination; and an approved dissertation.