PhD in Psychology [Beyond Bachelor] - Cognitive Neuroscience in Columbus United States | Ohio State University

The Cognitive Psychology Program at The Ohio State University specializes in studying fundamental cognitive functions, including human memory, perception, language processing, musical cognition, motor skills, decision-making, advanced cognitive operations, and their neurological foundations. Investigations extend to how these processes evolve with aging, develop in children, and manifest in clinical and neurological disorders. Strong collaborative ties exist between cognitive program researchers and other departmental programs (particularly the Quantitative division) as well as external departments such as medical schools and hospitals. More than 50% of program members employ quantitative modeling techniques in their work. The prevailing view holds that comprehending human cognition requires theoretical frameworks capable of unifying diverse phenomena while permitting rigorous quantitative evaluation. Current faculty research projects (accessible via links on the right) demonstrate these investigative approaches. The program's laboratories feature advanced computational tools for behavioral experiments and cognitive modeling, with specialized equipment for EEG studies, eye-tracking, heart rate monitoring, and speech analysis. Additionally, the department operates an fMRI brain imaging facility (detailed below).