Washington, D.C.,
DC,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Social Cognitive Affective and Neuroscience (SCAN) in Washington D.C., DC United States | The Catholic University of America
The Catholic University of America
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Washington D.C., DC United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2026)
USD
31,050
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
60 months
The Social Cognitive Affective & Neuroscience (SCAN) program at Catholic University offers advanced training in social, cognitive, and affective areas of applied-experimental psychology and neuroscience. Students are given a careful grounding in statistics and research methodology with a strong emphasis on the development of advanced research skills. Interdisciplinary courses in basic and applied-experimental psychology as well as affective, cognitive, and social neuroscience complete the formal academic curriculum. Coursework is supplemented by intensive research training under the supervision of a program faculty member. Given the interdisciplinary focus of the program, students have the opportunity to engage in multi-method experimental research training including in electrophysiology, psychophysiology, eye-tracking, ecological momentary assessment, and behavioral testing. Faculty research has been supported in recent years by government agencies such as the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the Office of Naval Research, and NASA, as well as by private foundations. The Social Cognitive Affective & Neuroscience (SCAN) program also maintains close ties to other research institutions within and outside the University (e.g., NIH, Army Research Institute, Naval Research Lab), thus providing students with excellent opportunities for interdisciplinary research experience.
The Social Cognitive Affective & Neuroscience (SCAN) program is one of three doctoral programs in the Department of Psychology at The Catholic University of America. The University has an attractive, grassy campus located in the Northeast section of Washington, D.C., near major cultural, educational, Federal, and entertainment centers of the nation's capital.
Specialization areas within the program include:
- cognitive deficits
- applied cognitive science
- human performance and human factors
- artificial intelligence
- cognitive neuroscience
- applied memory research
- human-computer interaction
The Social Cognitive Affective & Neuroscience (SCAN) program is one of three doctoral programs in the Department of Psychology at The Catholic University of America. The University has an attractive, grassy campus located in the Northeast section of Washington, D.C., near major cultural, educational, Federal, and entertainment centers of the nation's capital.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
This degree typically consists of upwards of 90 credits for competition.
The program strongly emphasizes research skills and the examination of research questions related to real-world practical problems. Students are given a careful grounding in statistics and research methodology in applied-experimental psychology. Courses in basic and applied-experimental psychology, human factors, and cognitive science, complete the formal academic curriculum. Coursework is supplemented by "hands-on" research training. Within the first year, students identify a specialty related to the research interests of a program faculty member and receive research-intensive experience in that area.
Specialization areas within the program include:
- cognitive deficits
- applied cognitive science
- human performance and human factors
- artificial intelligence
- cognitive neuroscience
- applied memory research
- human-computer interaction
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Minimum Required Documents for Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, Social Cognitive Affective & Neuroscience (SCAN), and Development Psychology
- A completed Catholic University online application along with application fee.
- Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions (Unofficial transcripts can be used for the admissions review.)
- English Proficiency test scores for international students only
- Three letters of recommendation
- A statement of purpose
- Clinical Psychology Interest Form (PhD in Clinical Psychology only) should be downloaded here. Please upload to application or email completed form to [email protected].
- Results of the Graduate Record Examination are optional. If applicants choose to submit their GRE scores, they must be sent directly from ETS to [email protected].
Code
Catholic University's test code for the GRE and TOEFL is 5104
Submitting Test Scores
GRE or other test scores must be sent directly to the Catholic University Office of Graduate Admission from the testing service. Do not attach to the online application. Our programs have made the GRE General Test optional for admission to the Fall 2026 class. Applications without GRE scores will be given equal consideration. If applicants have GRE scores, they may submit scores and they will be considered by the admissions committee.
Code:
Catholic University's test code for the GRE and TOEFL is 5104
Tuition
USD
31,050