Psychology MA, Behavioral Neuroscience Emphasis

The University of Missouri-St. Louis offers a program of studies leading to a Master of Arts Degree in Psychology with a specialization in Behavioral Neuroscience. Masters students take classes with Doctoral level students. Students will choose between a thesis and a non-thesis option.

Thesis students conduct research in a core area of study including  neurophysiological correlates of posttraumatic stress disorder, self-reflection and default mode network, the neurocognition of emotion and romantic love, prejudice and discrimination, and health disparities. We soon will have training on the neuroscience of substance abuse and addiction. Students are enrolled into a research group headed by a faculty member with research interests in one of the areas identified above.  That professor serves as the student’s primary mentor throughout their graduate training, though communication and collaboration with other laboratories are encouraged.  

Research Facilities:  The Department is equipped with several EEG systems, physiological research suites including eye-tracking, cardiovascular measures, and skin conductance. Many faculty have connections to facilities with magnetic resonance imaging equipment.