M.S. Program in Cognitive Neuroscience 2019-2020 The Graduate Center 365 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10016-4309 [email protected] https://www.gc.cuny.edu/Page-Elements/Academics-Research-Centers-Initiatives/Masters- Programs/Cognitive-Neuroscience Disclaimer: The M.S. Program in Cognitive Neuroscience reserves the right to make changes to this Student Handbook, as necessary, depending on changes made by The Graduate Center or the program. Please check our website regularly to ensure that you have the most recent copy. Parts of this handbook provide a brief overview of The Graduate Center Student Handbook and The Graduate Center Bulletin; please refer to them for further information and/or clarification of The Graduate Center policies. 2 Table of Contents Introduction ....................................................................................................................................................... 6 Letter from the Director ................................................................................................................................ 6 About the M.S. Program in Cognitive Neuroscience ................................................................................... 7 Program Goals ................................................................................................................................................ 7 Program Officers ................................................................................................................................................ 7 College Assistant(s)........................................................................................................................................ 7 Program and The Graduate Center Representatives ........................................................................................ 8 Executive Committee ..................................................................................................................................... 8 Faculty Representatives | 2019-2022 .......................................................................................................... 8 Student Representatives | 2019-2020 ......................................................................................................... 8 Degree Requirements ........................................................................................................................................ 8 Time To Degree.............................................................................................................................................. 8 Course Requirements..................................................................................................................................... 8 Core Requirements .................................................................................................................................... 9 Electives ..................................................................................................................................................... 10 Courses Outside of the Options Offered ................................................................................................. 12 Laboratory Work/Mentorship ...................................................................................................................... 12 Master’s Thesis .............................................................................................................................................. 13 Research Funding ............................................................................................................................................. 13 Program Policies ............................................................................................................................................... 13 Registration ................................................................................................................................................... 13 Transcripts (Official and Unofficial) ............................................................................................................ 14 Transfer Credits ............................................................................................................................................ 14 The Graduate Center’s Ph.D. Programs in Neuroscience ........................................................................ 14 Leaves of Absence ......................................................................................................................................... 14 Withdrawal ................................................................................................................................................... 15 Readmissions ................................................................................................................................................. 15 Maintenance of Matriculation ...................................................................................................................... 15 Commencement and Graduation ................................................................................................................. 16 Grading .............................................................................................................................................................. 16 Grades/GPA ............................................................................................................................................... 16 Incompletes ............................................................................................................................................... 17 3 Satisfactory Academic Progress ................................................................................................................ 17 M.S. Program in Cognitive Neuroscience’s Student Workspace .................................................................... 17 Overview ....................................................................................................................................................... 17 Maintenance.................................................................................................................................................. 18 Computers ................................................................................................................................................. 18 Equipment ................................................................................................................................................. 18 3D Printer .................................................................................................................................................. 18 Mailboxes ................................................................................................................................................... 19 Refrigerator ............................................................................................................................................... 19 The Graduate Center Student Resources ......................................................................................................... 19 The Mina Rees Library .................................................................................................................................. 19 The Office of Career Planning and Professional Development ................................................................. 20 CUNY Neuroscience Collaborative Seminars/Colloquia ............................................................................ 20 The Office of the Registrar .......................................................................................................................... 20 The Office of the Bursar .............................................................................................................................. 20 The Office of Admissions ............................................................................................................................. 21 The Office for Student Affairs ...................................................................................................................... 21 The Office of Financial Aid ........................................................................................................................... 21 Fellowships | Scholarships ........................................................................................................................ 21 Loans .......................................................................................................................................................... 21 Information Technology .............................................................................................................................. 22 Student Disabilities Services ....................................................................................................................... 23 The Wellness Center .................................................................................................................................... 23 The Office of International Students .......................................................................................................... 24 The Office of Security and Public Safety ..................................................................................................... 24 M.S. in Cognitive Neuroscience Faculty ........................................................................................................