Hi!
I'm preparing to apply for PhD programs in the next few months, but with the large selection of programs that exist, I'm really struggling to find the program that will be best for me. Any advice or guidance would be great!
I have a BA in Behavioral Neuroscience and 3 years of undergrad research experience in neuroscience/endocrinology relating to stress. Since graduating from college, I've also had 2 years of experience in clinical psych research (on the data end- not working with patients) in substance abuse treatment and epidemiology. My end goal is really to teach as a professor at a university while also doing research (although I'm open to many potential areas of focus- learning, memory, stress, emotions, etc.).
I prefer the "neuroscience" end of psychology, but somewhat prefer the idea of getting a PhD in psychology, rather than neuroscience. I love of the study of brain, but I prefer to focus on psychology rather than biology, chemistry and physics, which many neurosciences spend a good deal of time on. I've been looking at programs like Brain, Behavior, Cognition, but these mainly require you chose a mentor and there up to 3 or 4 mentors per school that'd I'd be happy to work with! (Can I apply to multiple?)
Other programs I was considering include Psychological Development, Cognition and Perception, Language and Cognition, Perception, Cognitive Psych, Biopsychology, or Behavioral or Cognitive Neuroscience. I know these fields have a lot of overlap and many differ primarily in their approach to the subject, but the options are too overwhelming.
Any little bits of guidance or advice would be very much appreciated! Thanks so much!
I'm preparing to apply for PhD programs in the next few months, but with the large selection of programs that exist, I'm really struggling to find the program that will be best for me. Any advice or guidance would be great!
I have a BA in Behavioral Neuroscience and 3 years of undergrad research experience in neuroscience/endocrinology relating to stress. Since graduating from college, I've also had 2 years of experience in clinical psych research (on the data end- not working with patients) in substance abuse treatment and epidemiology. My end goal is really to teach as a professor at a university while also doing research (although I'm open to many potential areas of focus- learning, memory, stress, emotions, etc.).
I prefer the "neuroscience" end of psychology, but somewhat prefer the idea of getting a PhD in psychology, rather than neuroscience. I love of the study of brain, but I prefer to focus on psychology rather than biology, chemistry and physics, which many neurosciences spend a good deal of time on. I've been looking at programs like Brain, Behavior, Cognition, but these mainly require you chose a mentor and there up to 3 or 4 mentors per school that'd I'd be happy to work with! (Can I apply to multiple?)
Other programs I was considering include Psychological Development, Cognition and Perception, Language and Cognition, Perception, Cognitive Psych, Biopsychology, or Behavioral or Cognitive Neuroscience. I know these fields have a lot of overlap and many differ primarily in their approach to the subject, but the options are too overwhelming.
Any little bits of guidance or advice would be very much appreciated! Thanks so much!
