Overview

With cognition as its unifying thread, the Psychology - Cognitive Sciences program at Georgia State University provides opportunities to specialize in research and training in basic or applied cognitive psychology, cognitive neuroscience, social cognition, language and cognitive development, psycholinguistics and comparative cognition.

Research methods include noninvasive behavioral and cognitive testing with children, adults and non-human primates, as well as electroencephalography, magnetic resonance imaging, transcranial magnetic stimulation, diffusion tensor imaging, eye-tracking, virtual reality/virtual environment testing, neurogenomics and cognitive neuroinformatics.

Careers

Graduates of the cognitive sciences area pursue careers in academia and industry. Our alumni hold academic positions that focus on research and/or teaching and work in government agencies or in industry or corporate settings, including positions focused on research in marketing, sales and product development.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Sensation and Perception
Cognitive and Linguistic Development
Animal Learning and Cognition
Philosophy of Mind
Philosophy of Language
Principles of Cognitive Neuroscience
Functional Neuroimaging
Psychopharmacology
Topics in Clinical Neuropsychology
Minds, Brains & Genes: Exploring Psychosis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Atlanta, United States

Disciplines

Cognitive Science View 41 other PhDs in Cognitive Science in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Although an undergraduate major in psychology is not required, applicants are expected to have a background in psychology that includes a minimum of two courses that cover psychological statistics and research methods.

Statement of purpose
Resume/curriculum vitae
Three letters of recommendation
Transcripts (one from each institution attended)
Writing sample

Tuition Fees

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Applies to you

Non-residents

32332 USD / year

≈ 32332 USD / year
Out-of-State

31726 USD / year

≈ 31726 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9790 USD / year

≈ 9790 USD / year

Living costs

Atlanta

United States

1213 - 2208 USD / month

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