Cognitive Neuroscience Triple PhD completion requires courses in Core cognitive neuroscience, elective cognitive neuroscience in two categories: Depth and Related Disciplinary Specialization, comprehensive exams if applicable, and an interdisciplinary thesis.
The Triple PhD includes a focused set of courses from the neuroscience program in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience to meet the specific needs of a cognitive neuroscientist.
Required Course Credit Hours
- A total of 28 to 34 credit hours (credits) to include:
- 11 to 14 credits of Core Cognitive Neuroscience courses
- 6 to 9 credits of Depth courses
- 11+ credits of Related Discipline Specialization courses
- 30 credits of dissertation research
*More courses may be required for students pursuing topics outside of the cognitive neuroscience track (core discipline outside of neuroscience) or taking additional core/depth courses.
Course plans and progress are recorded on the Triple PhD Plan of Study / Progress Report /Completion Form
Required Core Courses - 11 to 14 credits
- Issues and Methods in Cognitive Science (3 credits)
- Students should complete this course by the end of the second year of their program. By completing this course, students become eligible to apply for travel grants.
- Topics in Cognitive Science (1 credit), taken twice (2 semesters)
- Research Applications Seminar (formerly Cognitive Science Practicum) (2 credits)
- This course should be taken as you prepare your dissertation topic proposal or equivalent.
- Survey and Integration of Neuroscience I (NRSC 5100 - 2 credits for advanced students, 5 credits for students without advanced preparation)
- Survey and Integration of Neuroscience II (NRSC 5110 - 3 credits)
Both Depth and Specialization elective courses are chosen from the
Triple PhD Approved Course Lists.
Students work with their advisors to determine the knowledge and skills needed to reach research goals.
Course offerings and availability can change.
- It is the students' responsibility to investigate the accuracy of what, which, and when courses are being offered.
Be aware that one-of-a-kind Seminars not listed, may be needed to complete the Program.
Some of the courses from the ICS Course Catalog may be appropriate as an elective. Check with ICSPrograms@colorado.edu to confirm taking a course from this catalog before registering.
Required Depth Elective Courses - 6 to 9 credits
- Pick from Course List
- Students work with their graduate advisor to select courses
Required Cognitive Neuroscience Related Disciplinary Specialization Elective Courses - 11+ credits
- Pick from Course List
- Students work with their graduate advisor to select courses
- This list may be incomplete for your specialization - seek input from your advisor
*Independent Study: if a student needs to replace one required course to satisfy program requirements due to unavoidable scheduling issues,complete and submit the Independent Study Approval Form to ICSPrograms@colorado.edu.