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Graduate Programs This is a non-thesis degree that may serve as a terminal degree for students in various life-science professions, as additional training for students seeking admission to professional schools, or as an intermediate degree for those intending to pursue further graduate study. Contact Dr. Carlini for more information. MS in Biology (Research Thesis) This is a research degree that may serve as an intermediate degree for those intending to pursue further graduate study, as well as a necessary degree for a variety of careers in the life sciences. Contact Dr. Carlini for more information. PhD in Behavior, Cognition, and Neuroscience (BCAN) The behavioral neuroscience PhD program in psychology provides students interested in applying biological and molecular principles to behavior with a broad-based neuroscience curriculum and specialized research training. Contact Dr. Zehra Peynircioglu for more information. Post-Baccalaureate Premedical Certificate The Postbaccalaureate Premedical Certificate Program is designed for students who have a bachelor's degree and either lack prerequisites basic to medicine or wish to strengthen their credentials. Contact Dr. Arneson for more information. Professional Science Masters Degrees MS Applied Science in Biotechnology The Professional Science Masters (PSM) Applied Science Masters Degree in biotechnology is a 2-year, 36 credit, non-thesis, masters degree with an aim to training graduate students for immediate employment in their chosen biotechnology field, rather than preparing them for future graduate study. As well as a set of core skills or tools classes in computing and statistics that all students in the program complete, there are compulsory internship and research capstone courses. The biotechnology students also choose from a set of elective courses within their field (e.g. molecular biology, bioinformatics & genomics, proteomics) and additional professional/business courses. The majority of classes are in the evening to accommodate working professionals. Two other PSM tracks offered at AU are Applied Computing and Environmental Science and Assessment. Contact Dr. Culver for more information. MS Applied Science in Environmental Science and Assessment The Professional Science Masters (PSM) Applied Science Masters Degree in Environmental Science & Assessment is a 2-year, 36 credit, non-thesis, masters degree with an aim to training graduate students for immediate employment in their chosen environmental field, rather than preparing them for future graduate study. As well as a set of core skills or tools classes in computing and statistics that all students in the program complete, there are compulsory internship and research capstone courses. The Environmental Science & Assessment students also choose from a set of elective courses within their field (e.g. environmental science I & II, environmental risk assessment) and additional professional/business courses. The majority of classes are in the evening to accommodate working professionals. Two other PSM tracks offered at AU are Applied Computing and Biotechnology. Contact Dr. Culver for more information. Information about the PSM program at AU can be found at www.american.edu/psm. Information about the national PSM degree can be found at www.sciencemasters.com. Funding There is a variety of funding sources for support of graduate studies. While this information is being updated on this web site, please contact our department in the mean time for more information. Also, please check out the University-Wide financial aid site.
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