George Mason University
Experimental Neuropsychology - Master's Program
Contact:
Dr. Jane M. Flinn
Coordinator
George Mason University
Experimental Neuroscience MA
Department of Psychology
4400 University Dr., Psychology, 3F5
Fairfax, VA 22030
Telephone: (703) 993-1358
FAX: (703) 993-1359
E-Mail: jflinn@gmu.edu
WWW: http://www.gmu.edu/departments/psychology/homepage/neurma.html
Year Established: 1993
Number of Faculty: 5
Number of Students: 16
US Citizens: 100%
Female: 56%
US Underrepresented Minorities: 6%
Hispanic Origin: 6%
Average Number of Years to Complete the Program: 2 years
Program Description: The Psychology department at George Mason University offers a 32 hour MA program in Experimental Neuropsychology. The program requires a one year sequence in neuronal mechanisms, a one year sequence in statistics, a practicum or thesis and four elective courses. The program normally takes a minimum of 18 months to complete. The department is affiliated with the Bioresource Development Center and the Krasnow Institute for Cognitive Studies. Practica placements have included NIH, Walter Reed Army Hospital and Children's Hospital National Medical Center. Faculty research interests include: comparative neuroanatomy, evoked potentials, learning and memory, and the impact of substance abuse on neurobehavioral development.
The program primarily focuses on animal research. Students have gone onto doctoral work, to positions in government research labs, such as NIH, or to other research settings. Part-time students are accepted.
Psychology Faculty: Butler, Chrosniak, Flinn and
Smith.
Affiliate Faculty: Olds, Krasnow Institute for Cognitive
Studies and Chandhoke, Biology Department.
Admission Requirements:
How, or Where to Apply:
Department of Psychology, 3F5
Attn: Karen Alarie
George Mason University
4400 University Boulevard
Fairfax, VA 22030
Annual Tuition and Fees Costs: In state tuition $180/credit hour, out of state $520/credit hour
Approximate Cost of Living Per Year: ~$10,000. Availability is good. $300-$350 month for shared apartment or town house.
Day-Care Facilities Availability and Costs Per Month: Available at on campus day-care center. $4/hr. drop in rate.
Stipend/Assistantships and Financial Assistance: 10 hour teaching assistantships ($3,800), wages positions, etc are available, but not guaranteed.
How, if Necessary, to Apply: As part of application.
Last revised April 2006
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