Date form completed:________________________
Form completed by (signature):
_________________________________________
Psychological and Brain Sciences (PSY)
Graduate Student Academic Progress for the Ph.D.
Year Matriculated/
Name:____________________________________Univ.ID#:____________________Year in Program:___________
PROGRAM OF STUDY
___Single Major
Major Area:__________________________
Advisor:______________________
Minor Area:__________________________
___Double Major
1st Major Area:________________________
Advisor:______________________
2nd Major Area:________________________
One of your majors is PBS. If your other major is either the Program of Neuroscience (855-7756) or the Program of Cognitive Science (855-2722), please contact those
program offices directly to confirm your degree progress. If requested by student, double majors are allowed one additional year before they take the qualifying exam.
All forms referenced are available from the Academic Services Coordinator (ASC).
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This form is only for monitoring degree progress in programs offered in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences.
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This form does NOT replace the need to meet regularly with your Advisory Committee.
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Students should meet with their Advisory Committee at least once a year and email a report of the committee discussion to the
Academic Services Coordinator (ASC) and the members of the committee.
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The Advisory Committee, Quals Committee, Research Committee have the right to establish additional requirements not listed here.
CORE REQUIREMENTS
___Formation of Advisory Committee: This form must be sent to the University Graduate School (UGS) by the end of the first year.
We recommend at least 1 more senior faculty member serve on the committee. Students must meet with committee at least once a
year. Single Major: 2 faculty from major, 1 faculty from minor. Double Major: At least 2 faculty from each major area.
Members: _______________________ _______________________ _______________________
_______________________ _______________________ _______________________
Date Form Sent to UGS:_________ Date Committee Officially Approved by UGS:_________
Double Major: Filed Double Major Form with Advisory Committee form:______
___Cumulative GPA of 3.3 or above. Current cumulative GPA: _________
___P553 Advanced Statistics. Semester:__________ Was P553 waived? Y N If yes, is waiver memo on file? Y N
___P554 Advanced Statistics Semester:__________ Was P554 waived? Y N If yes, is waiver memo on file? Y N
Note: Entering in Fall 09: Instead of P553/554, students will be required to take P553 and one other statistics course.
___P595 1st Year Research Seminar – 1st Semester (must have a regular grade) Grade:_____
___P595 1st Year Research Seminar – 2nd Semester (must have a regular grade) Grade:_____
P595 receives “R” grade until first project is submitted.
___First Research Project Completed (signed by your advisor and P595 instructor). Due by end of 3rd sem.
Advisor:__________________________________ Date Filed with ACS:_________
___Second Research Project Completed (signed by your advisor only).
Recommended. by end of 4th sem., due by beg. of 7th sem. Students Entering 2008 & later: The 2nd project is due by the end of the 5th semester.
Advisor:___________________________________ Date Filed with ASC:_________
Completion and submission of 1st and 2nd projects is required before admission to candidacy.
___P660 The Teaching of Psychology: Grade:_____ (I/R grades removed after teaching)
___Teach one semester (P211). Course:___________________________________ Semester:___________________
General Requirements for the Ph.D. – An Overview
University Graduate School Requirements
-Formation of Advisory Committee
-90 credit hours
-Minor (not required for double majors)
-Qualifying Exam/Orals
-Nomination to Candidacy
-Dissertation
-Defense (announcement 30 days in advance)
-Submission of bound dissertation
Psychological & Brain Sciences Requirements
-12 hours taken in area (core courses)
-2 breadth courses (6 credits)
-P553 Stats
-P554 Stats
-P595 1st Yr. Research Sem., 6 credits
-P660 Teaching of Psych., 1 credit
-Teach one course
-Courses below a B- do not apply towards degree but do figure into
GPA. GPA of 3.3 (B+) or higher required.
Transferring Credit? Have your advisor send an email to ASC approving credit and make certain ASC has an official transcript of
the hours you wish to transfer. ASC will initiate a form, to be signed by the Director of Graduate Studies, and sent to the Grad. Division of the
College of Arts and Sciences. Requesting a Waiver? The instructor and advisor must approve and must send an email to the ASC.
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MAJOR AREA’S SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
Biology/Behavior/Neuroscience (BBN): 12 credit hours in BBN courses. Any graduate-level course taught by a BBN or Program
in Neuroscience faculty member applies towards the BBN major.
1. Course #________Title:______________________________________Credits_____Instructor_____________Sem__________
2. Course #________Title:______________________________________Credits_____Instructor_____________Sem__________
3. Course #________Title:______________________________________Credits_____Instructor_____________Sem__________
4. Course #________Title:______________________________________Credits_____Instructor_____________Sem__________
Clinical: The core courses should be taken within the first 2 years, before Quals., unless otherwise approved by the Advisory
Committee.
Core:
___P530 Clinical Psychology, Semester: ____
___P641 Assessment, Semester:____
___P624 Principles of Psychopathology, Semester: ____
___P631 Intervention & Evaluation, Semester: ____
Electives: 2 courses, 6 credits (any graduate elective course taught by clinical faculty or any other graduate
course in the department if approved by advisory committee or P667 or P669.)
Elective 1: Course # _____ Title:__________________________ Credits: ___ Instructor:_________ Sem.____
Elective 2: Course # _____ Title:__________________________ Credits: ___ Instructor:_________ Sem.____
Practica (P690) ____At least 2 semesters (2 courses or 6 credits). Total Practica Hours:_____________
(1) Supervisor________________ Location/Title:_____________________________Semester(s)_____
(2) Supervisor________________ Location/Title:_____________________________Semester(s):_____
(3) Supervisor________________ Location/Title:_____________________________Semester(s):_____
(4) Supervisor________________ Location/Title:_____________________________Semester(s):_____
(5) Supervisor________________ Location/Title:_____________________________Semester(s):_____
(6) Supervisor________________ Location/Title:_____________________________Semester(s):_____
(7) Supervisor________________ Location/Title:_____________________________Semester(s):_____
(8) Supervisor________________ Location/Title:_____________________________Semester(s):_____
APA
___ APA Competency Areas Fulfilled
(4 areas: human development; biological aspects of behavior; cognitive and affective aspects of behavior; social
aspects of behavior. Speak with the Director of the Clinic to determine if you have fulfilled the APA competency
requirements. This cannot be confirmed by Academic Services.
Dissertation Proposal: Endorsement of DCT for internship applications will not be sent until the proposal (defined by committee) is filed.
Cognitive Neuroscience: Core courses to be made up of the following or as approved by the Advisory Committee.
___N500 Neural Science I (4 cr.)
___N501 Neural Science II (4 cr.)
___One course (3 credit hours) in cognitive neuroscience methods (P650 or P657 with Pessoa or Busey).
___One course (3 credit hours) in other cognitive neuroscience courses: P657 with Brown, K. James, T. James, Newman, Pessoa,
or Sporns; Q551 Brain and Cognition with Newman or Sporns; P650.
In addition, students should attend the area seminar, Cognitive Neuroscience Seminar (course in development, number to be
determined.)
Cognitive Psychology: 12 credit hours in Cognitive courses. Any graduate-level course taught by a Cognitive Psychology or
Cognitive Science faculty member applies towards the Cognitive Psychology major or as approved by Advisory Committee.
1. Course #________Title:______________________________________Credits_____Instructor_____________Sem__________
2. Course #________Title:______________________________________Credits_____Instructor_____________Sem__________
3. Course #________Title:______________________________________Credits_____Instructor_____________Sem__________
4. Course #________Title:______________________________________Credits_____Instructor_____________Sem__________
Developmental: 12 credit hours in courses taught by Developmental core faculty or as approved by the Advisory Committee.
1. Course #________Title:______________________________________Credits_____Instructor_____________Sem__________
2. Course #________Title:______________________________________Credits_____Instructor_____________Sem__________
3. Course #________Title:______________________________________Credits_____Instructor_____________Sem__________
4. Course #________Title:______________________________________Credits_____Instructor_____________Sem__________
Social: 12 credit hours of the following core courses, taken within the first two years, before Quals., or as approved by the Advisory
Committee.
___P820 Social Perception and Social Cognition, Semester:_____
In addition, students should attend the area
___P620 Attitudes and Attitude Change, Semester:_____
seminar, P700 Research & Theory in
___P721 Group and Intergroup Processes, Semester:_____
Social Psychology.
___P647 Judgment and Decision Making, Semester:_____
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MINOR REQUIREMENTS (A minor is not required for double majors).
There are 2 options: an internal minor or an external minor. An internal minor may include an individualized minor (a minor created by
the student and advisory committee) if pre-approved by the Advisory Committee and the College.
Internal Minor (within the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences): Requires 9 credit hours taught by faculty in the minor
area. NOTE: P690 Practicum is not accepted towards the Clinical minor unless special permission has been requested and granted
from the Director of Clinical Training.
___Internal Minor:____________________________________________
1. Course #________Title:_________________________________Credits_____Instructor_____________Sem__________
2. Course #________Title:_________________________________Credits_____Instructor_____________Sem__________
3. Course #________Title:_________________________________Credits_____Instructor_____________Sem__________
External Minor (outside of the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences): These minors typically require 12 credit hours. You
must follow all of the guidelines of the minor department. Contact the specific department for more information, guidelines, etc.
___External Minor:____________________________________________
1. Course #________Title:_________________________________Credits_____Instructor_____________Sem__________
2. Course #________Title:_________________________________Credits_____Instructor_____________Sem__________
3. Course #________Title:_________________________________Credits_____Instructor_____________Sem__________
4. Course #________Title:_________________________________Credits_____Instructor_____________Sem__________
BREADTH REQUIREMENTS
___Breadth Requirements: Two courses (6 credits). Defined as two courses, within Psychological and Brain Sciences, from two
different areas, that are outside of your major and minor area; or courses approved by the Advisory Committee.
___Breadth Course #1: Course #:____________ Title:_________________________________ Credits:___ Sem.____
Instructor:____________Area:_________________________________
___Breadth Course #2: Course #:____________Title:__________________________________ Credits:___ Sem.____
Instructor:____________ Area:_________________________________
OTHER COURSES TAKEN:
(1) Course # ____________ Title:___________________________________
(2) Course # ____________ Title:___________________________________
(3) Course # ____________ Title:___________________________________
(4) Course # ____________ Title:___________________________________
(5) Course # ____________ Title:___________________________________
(6) Course # ____________ Title:___________________________________
(7) Course # ____________ Title:___________________________________
(8) Course # ____________ Title:___________________________________
Credits:____Instructor:____________Sem._____
Credits:____Instructor:____________Sem._____
Credits:____Instructor:____________Sem._____
Credits:____Instructor:____________Sem._____
Credits:____Instructor:____________Sem._____
Credits:____Instructor:____________Sem._____
Credits:____Instructor:____________Sem._____
Credits:____Instructor:____________Sem._____
COURSE CREDIT SUMMARY
“R” grades for P895, P899 and G901 remain until just prior to degree conferral. To remove “R” or “I” grades, the faculty member must see or email
the Academic Services Coordinator. The forms cannot be given to the student.
Number of Graded Hours On Transcript:
__________
Number of Hours in Progress (Semester:__________________):
__________
If applicable, # of hours enrolled next semester (Semester:_____________):
__________
Hours with “R” grade (List:_______________________________________ ):
__________
Hours with “I” grade (List:________________________________________ ):
__________
TOTAL POTENTIAL HOURS:
__________
A minimum of 39 hour credit hours (excluding P895 and P660) required for candidacy. Made up of 12 hours in area, 9 hours in minor, 6 hours in
breadth, P553, P554, and P595). A minimum of 90 credits hours required for the Ph.D
QUALIFYING EXAM (QUALS/ORALS): Taken before the beginning of the 5th semester (written portion finished before the first
week of classes in the 5th semester); oral portion finished within first 3 weeks of 5th semester). Double majors may petition to
defer Quals one year (before the 7th semester). This date must be at least 8 months before the date the degree is awarded.
Qualifying Examination: To receive the form, contact the Academic Services Coordinator at least 1 day in advance of your Oral Exam.
This form must be filed with the Graduate School 8 months prior to the granting of the Ph.D. If you are taking the computer exam, you
must notify the Academic Services Coordinator at least 2 weeks in advance and reserve the department’s computer classroom. Single
major: 2 faculty from major, 1 faculty from minor. Double Major: At least 2 faculty from each major area
Committee Members:
__________________ __________________ __________________ __________________
Date of Final Exam (Orals): _____________________________________ Result:________________________________
Retake Date (if applicable): _____________________________________ Result:________________________________
CANDIDACY
Requirements for Admission to Candidacy: 39 credit hours (excluding research hours and P660). Typically P553, P554, 12 hours in
major, 9 hours in minor (or have completed courses in 2 nd major), 2 breadth, and 2 P595. You must also have passed the qualifying
exam and submitted your First and Second Research Projects, completed P660 and taught one semester.
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Nomination to Candidacy (requires form – allow extra time): Date Approved:________________
Candidacy Expires: ________________________ (7 years after passing quals.)
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CONTINUING ENROLLMENT
Once you have met the core requirements (taken all major/minor courses), you will typically enroll in P895 Research until you have
dissertation proposal approval. Once you have dissertation proposal approval, but are below 90 credit hours, begin enrolling in P899
PhD Degree Research. Once you have 90 hours, begin enrolling in G901 Advanced Research. G901 allows you to retain full-time
student status, at a flat fee of $150.00 for a total of 6 credit hours. G901 is NOT offered in the summer and cannot be taken with any
other courses. It is available to you only after you have met all other degree requirements with the exception of the written dissertation.
G901 enrollment is limited to a total of 6 semesters. The student is responsible for the $150, it is not covered by fee a remission.
Record of G901 Enrollment:
Semester: ____________________ Semester: __________________Semester:___________________
Semester: ____________________ Semester: __________________Semester:___________________
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE Ph.D. – The Final Steps
We recommend that you have a proposal meeting with your committee. There is no official form for the proposal
meeting. The Research Committee will decide the length of your proposal for this meeting.
___Nomination of Research Committee (requires form). Date Approved:________________ (must be 6 months prior to defense.)
Committee Members: All committee members must be members of the University Graduate School and at
least half must be full members.) You must include a 1-2 page prospectus (your committee may require a longer
proposal for proposal meeting) and relevant forms (e.g., IRB or animal use) when completing form.
SINGLE MAJOR: Committee made up of at least 4 members, 3 or more faculty from the department and 1 for each minor.
Please indicate committee chair.
Major:____________________(Chair) __________________ ____________________ ___________________
Minor:____________________
__________________
DOUBLE MAJOR: Committee made up of at least 4 members, 2 from each major. A minor is not required. Please indicate
chair and co-chair.
First Major:
______________________(Chair)
________________________ __________________________
Second Major:
______________________(Co-Chair) ________________________ __________________________
___90 Credit Hours (no “R” or “I” grades.)
Note: Clinical students: Letters of recommendation for internship applications will NOT be sent until your dissertation proposal is approved by your
committee.
DISSERTATION - Announcement must be submitted to ASC and University Graduate School one month prior to defense date. See
the “Thesis and Dissertation Guidelines” at http://www.graduate.indiana.edu/preparing-theses-and-dissertations.php
Dissertation Defense Date:______________________________
Title of Disseration:_________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
___IRB or Other Forms (HazMat, Animal, etc.)
___Dissertation Announcement
___Submission of Dissertation to Bindery
___Bound copies to Graduate School
___Bound copy to Psych/
___Verify address is up-to-date with Registrar
___Bursar bill paid
___Copyright Forms
Apply for Graduation by October 1st for December Commencement and March 1st for May Commencement.
available at http://www.graduate.indiana.edu/index.html
This form is
DATE PhD DEGREE GRANTED:_____________________________________________________
NOTES FROM ACADEMIC SERVICES/ACTIONS FOR YOU TO TAKE:
For More information:
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The University Graduate School Bulletin is available online.
o Full Bulletin http://www.indiana.edu/~bulletin/iu/grad/2008-2009/
o Academic Regulations http://www.indiana.edu/~bulletin/iu/grad/2008-2009/Regs0809.pdf
o General Requirements http://www.indiana.edu/~bulletin/iu/grad/2008-2009/Reqs0809.pdf
o Psych. & Brain Sciences http://www.indiana.edu/~bulletin/iu/grad/2008-2009/Psych_Brain0809.pdf
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