Graduate Certificate in Cognitive Neuroscience
Catalog Year: 2025-2026
Banner Code: LA-CERG-CNEU
The Department of Psychology offers a graduate certificate in cognitive neuroscience under the auspices of the program in Cognitive and Behavioral Neuroscience.
The University Catalog is the authoritative source for information on program requirements and courses. The Schedule of Classes is the authoritative source for information on classes scheduled for this semester. See the Schedule for the most up-to-date information and see Patriot web to register for classes. Requirements may be different for earlier catalog years. See the University Catalog archives.
Admissions
Applicants to all graduate programs at George Mason University must meet the admission standards and application requirements for graduate study as specified in Graduate Admissions. For information specific to the graduate certificate in cognitive neuroscience, see Application Requirements and Deadlines.
Policies
For policies governing all graduate certificates, see AP.6 Graduate Policies.
Certificate Requirements
Total credits: 18
This certificate may be pursued on a full-or part-time basis.
For policies governing all graduate certificates, see AP.6.8 Requirements for Graduate Certificates.
Core Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PSYC 531 | Mammalian Neurobiology | 3 |
| or NEUR 603 | Mammalian Neuroanatomy | |
| PSYC 555 | Neuroimaging | 3 |
| PSYC 685 | Cognitive Neuroscience | 3 |
| Total Credits | 9 | |
Additional Course
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select one course from the following: | 3 | |
| Neuronal Bases of Learning and Memory | ||
| Behavioral Chemistry | ||
| Cognitive Bases of Behavior | ||
| Total Credits | 3 | |
Electives
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select two electives from the following: | 6 | |
| Directed Reading and Research (maximum of 3 credits when topic is related to cognitive neuroscience, with approval of program director) | ||
| Advanced Topics in Cognitive Science (when topic is relevant to cognitive neuroscience) | ||
| Cognitive Engineering: Cognitive Science Applied to Human Factors | ||
| Neuronal Bases of Learning and Memory (if not taken as additional course above) | ||
| Behavioral Chemistry (if not taken as additional course above) | ||
| Special Topics (when topic is related to cognitive neuroscience) | ||
| Cognitive Bases of Behavior (if not taken as additional course above) | ||
| Total Credits | 6 | |