Overview

The Social Cognitive Affective and Neuroscience programme at Catholic University of America provides advanced training in social, cognitive, and affective neuroscience, integrating applied and experimental approaches across psychology and neuroscience. It emphasizes strong foundations in statistics and research methodology, alongside interdisciplinary coursework that combines theoretical and applied perspectives within these fields.

Key Facts

Students engage in intensive research training under faculty supervision, using a variety of experimental methods such as electrophysiology, psychophysiology, eye-tracking, behavioral testing, and ecological momentary assessment. The programme also offers opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration with external research institutions, supporting the development of diverse research skills and approaches.

Specialization areas include cognitive deficits, applied cognitive science, human performance, artificial intelligence, cognitive neuroscience, memory research, and human-computer interaction. The programme is part of a wider academic environment that supports advanced research in psychology and provides access to resources and collaborations at both institutional and external levels.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Statistics
Research Methods in Psychology
Biological and Cognitive Elements
Cognitive and Social Elements
Psychology, Biology, & Technology
Affective & Cognitive Neuroscience

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-07-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

53 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Washington, D. C., United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

A completed Catholic University online application along with application fee.
Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions (Unofficial transcripts can be used for the admissions review.)
English Proficiency test scores for international students only
Three letters of recommendation
A statement of purpose
Clinical Psychology Interest Form (PhD in Clinical Psychology only) should be downloaded here.
Results of the Graduate Record Examination are optional.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

18285 USD / year

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Out-of-State

18285 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

18285 USD / year

≈ 18285 USD / year

Living costs

Washington, D. C.

United States

1705 - 2975 USD / month

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