Northern Illinois University

Department of Psychology

Admissions

Training in the area of neuroscience and behavior focuses on physiological psychology and the relationships between the brain and behavior. Graduate students in the area are required to complete a program of courses in neuroscience while developing specialized research interests during work on the thesis and dissertation. The faculty research interests include:

  • Psychopharmacology
  • Emotional behavior
  • Fear and anxiety
  • Attentional deficits
  • Neurobiology of stress
  • Recovery of function

Applications

Applicants interested in graduate study in neuroscience and behavior must meet Graduate School admissions criteria.  In order to receive full consideration for admission and financial support, application materials should be completed by January 15th. For applications for admission and financial support write to:

   The Graduate School
    Northern Illinois University
    DeKalb IL  60115-2892
    Telephone:  (815) 753-0395

For more information about the neuroscience and behavior area of study, please contact:

    James Corwin
    Area Coordinator, Neuroscience and Behavior
    Department of Psychology
    Northern Illinois University
    DeKalb, IL 60115-2892