The Neuroscience Track of the Master’s Program at the University of Hartford is interdisciplinary in nature, providing experiences at the interface of psychology, biology, and other natural sciences.

The Master's Program in Neuroscience offers two options. The thesis option requires a six credit thesis and is designed for students who are interested in research positions or who plan to pursue doctoral training in the future. The non-thesis option requires a 3-credit research paper where a particular applied/clinical interest is integrated with coursework taken. This option is intended as an appropriate terminal degree for students pursuing advancement in non-research positions.

Ideal preparation would include a Bachelor’s Degree in Science such as Biology, Psychobiology, Physics, Chemistry, Psychology, or Engineering. Optional undergraduate preparation should include courses in physics, chemistry, biology, psychology, and mathematics. An otherwise well-qualified student whose background does not contain all the requisite courses may be considered. All applicants must submit scores on the general aptitude section of the Graduate Record Examination or MCAT scores. For health profesionals, results of licensing and/or certification examinations will be accepted.

All students must satisfactorily complete a minimum of 31 credits with at least a B average.

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS (31 or 34 Credits Required)

Thesis Track (31 Credits Required)
BIO 518 Neuropharmacology (3)
BIO 520 Introduction to Neuroanatomy (3)
BIO 538 Principles of Neurophysiology (4)
PSY 521 Physiological Psychology (3)
BIO 790/791 M.S. Thesis (3,3)
Approved Electives (12)
A written comprehensive examination

Non-Thesis Track (34 Credits Required)
BIO 518 Neuropharmacology (3)
BIO 520 Introduction to Neuroanatomy (3)
BIO 538 Principles of Neurophysiology (4)
BIO 744 Introduction to Clinical Neurology (3)
PSY 521 Physiological Psychology (3)
PSY 754 Integration & Application of Research Data (3)
Approved Electives (15)
A written comprehensive examination

ELECTIVES
Electives are identified as (T) Thesis and (NT) Non-Thesis Tracks

(T, NT) BIO 555 - Vertebrate Histology (4)
(T, NT) BIO 576 - Pathophysiology (3)
(T, NT) BIO 591 - Special Problems (1-4)
(T, NT) BIO 710 - Topics in the Literature of Biology (3)
(T, NT) BIO 755 - Neurologic Assessment (3)
(T, NT) BIO 756 - Kinesiology (3)

(T, NT) PSY 510 - Experimental Design (3)
(T, NT) PSY 520 - Learning: Principle, Theory, Application (3)
(T, NT) PSY 564 - Psychopathology (3)
(T, NT) PSY 574 - Sensory Processes (3)
(T, NT) PSY 581 - Advanced Research Methods (3)
(T, NT) PSY 582 - Research Methods: Design and Analysis (3)

(T, NT) PSY 600 - Independent Study (1-3)
(T, NT) PSY 675 - Multivariate Methods in Behavioral Sciences (3)
(T, NT) PSY 681 - Behavior Therapy (3)
(T, NT) PSY 737 - Introduction to Clinical Neuropsychology (3)

Note: All courses are not given yearly but are available on a rotating basis; topics of current interest are presented in advanced topics and topics in literature courses.


FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
A limited number of qualified students may receive a Regents Fellowship in Neuroscience which would provide partial tuition remission and a $5,000 stipend. The students would serve as research assistants to a professor in the Department. Limited teaching assistantships are also available.


FEES FOR 2007/2008
Application fee: $40.00, domestic; $55.00, international
Registration fee/semester, $ 30.00
Tuition fee per credit, $375.00
Technology fee/semester, $25.00 for fewer than 9 credits, over 9 credits: $70.
Graduation Fee, $208.00
Thesis Continuation fee per semester (beyond 2 years only), $ 40.00


FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
Jacob P. Harney, Ph.D
Director, Neuroscience Graduate Program
Associate Professor and Chair, Department of Biology
University of Hartford
200 Bloomfield Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 768-5780 (Office Phone)
(860) 768-5928 (Lab Phone)
(860) 768-5002 (FAX)
email: harney@hartford.edu