University of California, Irvine

Program Information

Degree Offered

Ph.D. - Social Sciences with a concentration in Mathematical Behavioral Sciences

Format: Campus

Program Description:

The Concentration in Mathematical Behavioral Sciences offers a program of interdisciplinary and mathematical approaches to the study of human behavior, providing high levels of training in current mathematical modeling and in mathematics and software use and programming. The program is administered by an interdisciplinary group of faculty. Within the Concentration there exists two Emphases: Social Networks and Games, Decisions and Dynamical Systems.

Admission to the program requires evidence of appreciable mathematical skills and knowledge. As an absolute minimum, a candidate should have taken one full year of calculus, including calculus of several variables, and one course in linear algebra. In addition, candidates must provide evidence of additional mathematical depth of knowledge, which can be manifested in a number of different ways including, but not restricted to, an undergraduate degree in mathematics or physical science, a high score in the GRE Mathematics Subject Test, or a strong undergraduate minor in mathematics. In addition, students should have some exposure to behavioral science field; especially useful is some experience with behavioral science modeling.

Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)

Eligibility Requirements:

Those students interested in the Emphasis in Social Networks or in the Emphasis in Games, Decisions and Dynamical systems, should make this clear in their application. A student is free at any time after admission to move into or out of the Emphases, but will be subject to the requirements in effect at the time of original admission to the Concentration.

Applicants who wish to focus on mathematical behavioral sciences should indicate their interest on the UCI Graduate Application for Admission. The faculty in the Institute for Mathematical Behavioral Sciences will review each application. Applications for Ph.D. programs are accepted for Fall, Winter, or Spring quarter entry, however, all applications must be submitted by February 15. However, we will entertain later applications.

Limited financial support in the form of teaching assistantships and fellowships is available to qualified students. The deadline for receipt of applications to ensure full consideration for teaching

International Student Requirements:

Applicants of recognized academic institutions outside the United States should have completed degree programs representing a minimum of 16 years of schooling with at least 12 years at the primary and secondary levels. Please see the list of countries below for the minimum academic requirements. International applicants are also required to submit TOEFL or IELTS test scores along with their application

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: No

Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities - Extensive

Institution Sector: Public

Locale: Midsize City

Size & Settings: 20,000 and above