Social and Behavioral Neuroscience

In order to be eligible, students must

• be currently enrolled in an affiliated graduate program,
• have completed a minimum of one semester in their home graduate program, and
• have completed no more than four semesters of their doctoral program.

Currently affiliated graduate programs include Communication Sciences and Disorders, Human Development and Family Studies, Psychology, and Biobehavioral Health.  Due to the graduate school degree requirements, only students currently enrolled in an affiliated graduate program are eligible for the dual title degree.  Additional graduate programs may apply to affiliate with the Social and Behavioral Science dual title.  Students interested in the dual title from a program not currently affiliated should consult with their program's graduate professor-in-charge to discuss options, such as completing a graduate minor.

Students must complete all requirements related to their home department.  Each affiliated department is responsible for determining whether and how the Social and Behavioral Neuroscience course requirements apply to the home degree.

• Two NEURO courses
• NEURO 520: Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience
• A course in Neuroanatomy: NEURO 511 or NEURO 512 or BIOL 478
• SBN 590: two credits (minimum two semesters of enrollment)
• Additional 12 credits in approved SBN electives.

he students' comprehensive exam and dissertation must demonstrate expertise in the area of social and behavioral neuroscience.  The neuroscience focus should be integrated with the emphasis of the primary research.  The committee member(s) who hold graduate faculty appointments in Social and Behavioral Neuroscience are responsible for verifying these requirements.

Interested students should first discuss their interest in the dual title program with their graduate adviser to determine whether the program is a good fit for the student's goals.  Additional discussion with the director of the dual title program is also recommended.

Students wishing to apply should submit a completed application form to the dual title program director. The student's primary adviser should submit a letter stating that they are aware of and support the student's intention to complete the dual title degree, and indicate the relevant research training and opportunities that will be made available to the student.  If the student's adviser is not graduate faculty in Social and Behavioral Neuroscience, a co-chair must be appointed and a letter of support should be provided by the co-chair, as well.