University of Oregon

Program Information

Degree Offered

M.A.; M.S., Ph.D.

Format: Campus

Program Description:

The University of Oregon has a strong program for training students in Cognitive Psychology, Cognitive Neuroscience, and Systems Neuroscience (the Systems Neuroscience program is described in the section below). While students work closely with faculty in research, the student's development of an independent research direction is encouraged. Research areas include cognitive and neural basis of perception, cortical sensory information processing, molecular and cellular basis of memory, visual cognition, selective attention, working memory, long-term memory, executive control, action, language processing, brain plasticity, information processing and trauma, and other topics. Training is closely geared to students' backgrounds and goals. An informal weekly seminar allows graduate students and faculty to present their research. Many faculty and students interested in Cognitive Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience attend these seminars, which are particularly useful in acquainting first-year students with the faculty. In addition, there are opportunities to participate in formal seminars and in a variety of other research groups. Research facilities are ample, and easily accessible; students are able to conduct research on almost any topic in Cognitive Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience.

Since Summer 2002 the Department of Psychology houses a research-dedicated Neuroimaging Center (The Robert and Beverly Lewis Center for Neuroimaging) with a 3T MRI Scanner. Faculty and students of the department are the main users of this facility. A large emphasis will be on training the skills necessary for carrying out functional imaging research. Faculty and students also make use of the Transgenic Mouse Facility to apply new molecular and genetic tools in Systems Neuroscience research.

One of the most important aspects of the program is its informal, cooperative atmosphere; people are eager to collaborate in research and to share ideas. At the same time, there is

Accreditation:

The University of Oregon is a member of the Association of American Universities and is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities and the Western Interstate Commission for HIgher Education.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: Yes

Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities - Extensive

Institution Sector: Public

Locale: Midsize City

Size & Settings: 20,000 and above