心理与脑科学系提供心理学和脑科学博士学位课程，专门研究社会心理学，认知心理学，行为神经科学和临床科学领域。博士课程的学生可以通过提交论文来获得可选的硕士学位，但是所有学生都必须继续攻读博士学位。该计划的目的是培训研究人员，以拓宽心理学学科赖以生存的科学知识基础。主要着重于研究准备。其他重点包括为学生提供教学和临床心理学实践的准备。该临床培训计划已获得美国心理学会（APA）和心理临床科学认证系统（PCSAS）的认可。我们计划的目标是教育和培训下一代心理学和脑科学领域的研究人员，高级教育者和领导者。我们的总体
The Social Psychology area focuses on interpersonal, intergroup, motivation, and social cognitive processes. All six core faculty members use social neuroscience or psychophysiology methods, making the area the largest social neuroscience program in the world. Our research explores a variety of topics including psychoneuroendocrinology, social attachment, health, stereotyping, prejudice and stigma, identity development and maintenance, motivation, impression formation, emotion, and social decision-making. We employ a variety of methodologies including social neuroscience (using EEG, fMRI, and genetics), psychophysiological (e.g., EKG and hormones), experimental, and big data techniques. <br><br>The Social Psychology Program is a research-based training program that invites graduate and undergraduate students to join us in the excitement of research on social phenomena. Students work closely with faculty mentors to develop research skills, analyze data, and write scholarly papers. Their training prepares students for careers in academic institutions and other settings where strong skills in research methodology and statistical analysis are desirable. Our laboratories are well-equipped to record a variety of physiological and behavioral measures, and our research-dedicated fMRI Imaging Center is conveniently located adjacent to our laboratories. Our students receive cutting-edge training in advanced statistical methodologies, interdisciplinary methodologies, and have ready access to researchers across disciplines who conduct complementary research. Our faculty and students strive to apply transparent and open research practices. Our weekly Brown-Bag Series provides a platform to discuss current research activities with faculty and fellow students in a supportive environment that builds confidence and provides constructive feedback. We have a good track record of placing our graduate students into academic institutions and research-focused jobs.