行为神经科学（BN）的博士课程采用了研究生培训的学徒模式，在该模型中，每个学生都与教师的研究兴趣领域内的教师保持紧密而连续的合作。在您的个人陈述中，重要的是注明您想与之合作的老师。核心学院的研究兴趣可以在学院页面上找到。所有博士 学生是全日制的，仅在白天提供课程。该课程提供了BN领域的基础知识，使学生可以在学生感兴趣的研究主题上进行进一步的自学和发展。大多数学生在攻读博士学位时都会获得硕士学位。在这种情况下，无论是经验性的硕士研究论文还是经验性的博士学位。研究论文是必需的。对于攻读硕士学位的学生，将单独考
The doctoral (Ph.D.) program in Psychology with an emphasis in Behavioral Neuroscience (BN) involves course work on the biological basis of behavior and scientific inquiry . It also has an apprenticeship model in which each student works closely and continuously with a faculty member within the realm of the faculty member's research interests. This work will result in an empirical research thesis and an empirical research dissertation. After completing two years in the program, students must pass written and oral exams to continue in the program. Students are also required to complete a specialty paper for publication. The Ph.D. program is 60 credit hours.<br>Upon completion of the degree, graduates of the Ph.D. in Psychology, Behavioral Neuroscience program at UM-St. Louis will be able to:<br>Goal 1. Demonstrate an integrative understanding of psychological concepts, theories, research, and historical trends in Behavioral Neuroscience and apply this knowledge in research and teaching. (Psychological Science Knowledge Base)<br>Goal 2. Explain and apply the scientific method using a variety of research paradigms to solve problems in Behavioral Neuroscience and articulate how the solutions rely on scientific reasoning. (Critical Thinking)<br>Goal 3. Evaluate, identify, and apply appropriate research methods in Behavioral Neuroscience, including research design, data analysis (i.e., selecting, conducting, and interpreting basic statistical tests) and data interpretation. (Scientific Inquiry)<br>Goal 4. Communicate using a variety of written and oral formats (e.g., papers in the format specified by journal or granting agency, oral research presentations, posters for research at conferences, grant applications, professional publications) in a clear, concise way. (Communication)<br>Goal 5. Evaluate and apply ethical principles to Behavioral Neuroscience research and teaching according to national and international standards, while adopting social and ethical values that build community at local, national, and global levels (Ethical and Social Responsibility)<br>Goal 6. Demonstrate self-reliance and independence in initiating a program of research and carry out research projects from design to dissemination. (Professional Development, Scientific Inquiry)<br>Goal 7 . Display professionalism and ownership of professional growth and learning through an evolving career development plan tailored to one's accurate self-assessment of abilities, achievements, motivations, and work habits. (Professional Development)