Overview
The Cognitive Science PhD program from Mississippi State University focuses on research training with program requirements that emphasize research involvement from day one and a curriculum that focuses on providing a firm theoretical foundation in cognitive science. The research emphasis and strong theoretical foundation provide the training needed to investigate key applied problems in both industry and academic research. Our graduates have successfully obtained positions in academia, defense research labs, and industry.
Key Facts:
The research interests of our core cognitive science faculty cover a diverse range of topics within cognitive science. One of the most important factors in our admission decisions is the fit between the student's and mentor's research interests. Research areas in our program include memory and metamemory, problem solving, decision making, working memory, visual attention, perception, learning, computational modeling, and language.
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Visit programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Quantitative Methods in Psychology
- Advanced Quantitative Methods for IO and General Psychology
- Advanced Cognitive Science
- Cognitive Models of Skill
- Computational Cognitive Neuroscience
- Models of Cognition Seminar
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Psychology Cognitive Science View 28 other PhDs in Cognitive Science in United StatesExplore more key information
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We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
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General requirements
- We require a personal statement, CV, transcripts, and three letters of recommendation.
- Electronic copies of unofficial transcripts for all undergraduate and graduate coursework should be submitted.
- Applicants who receive an offer of admission will need to submit official transcripts after receiving an offer.
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26580 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 26580 USD per year -
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26580 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 26580 USD per year -
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9665 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9665 USD per year
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