The following requirements are in addition to, or further elaborate upon, those requirements outlined in the Study at NU section of this Web site.

Coursework Requirements

Courses: Units
PSYCH 401-1 Psychology Proseminar: Biological and Cognitive Bases of Behavior: 1
PSYCH 401-2 Psychology Proseminar: Social and Personality Bases of Behavior: 1
Additional courses: 25
Total Required Units: 27
(Additional course requirements differ for the five program areas. See department guide.)

Other PhD Requirements

• Examinations: oral examination on master's thesis; for admission to candidacy, written examination, or paper, and oral examination
• Research/Projects: in addition to master's project and PhD dissertation, students expected to engage in supervised research projects
• PhD Dissertation: result of independent research in specialized field
• Final Evaluations: oral examination on dissertation
• Other: teaching assignment (see department guide)