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  Mar 28, 2024
 
2021-2022 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook with Summer Addendum 
    
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2021-2022 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook with Summer Addendum [Archived Catalog]

Psychophysiology, M.S.


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Core Degree and Requirements


Applied Psychophysiology is the sub-specialty of psychophysiology which uses knowledge of the biological bases of various behaviors in conjunction with numerous psychological techniques to help people moderate illness-related symptoms and optimize their behavior in the sports, educational, and business environments. 

Applied Psychophysiologists are professionals who develop and use behavioral assessments and interventions based on such areas as behavioral genetics, hormonal influence on behavior, individual differences in perception, and abnormal physiological patterns. They assist clients in recognizing and altering problems caused by these biological underpinnings. Common psychophysiological intervention techniques include biofeedback, relaxation training, hypnosis, neurofeedback, and stress management among others. 

The Department of Applied Psychophysiology, within the College of Integrative Medicine and Health Sciences at Saybrook University, provides a Master of Science in Psychophysiology to prepare graduates to enter doctoral programs in psychophysiology and to pursue careers in a professional practice informed by a scientific understanding of mind and body.  

The Saybrook University Master’s Degree in Psychophysiology provides two separate Specialization area to meet student needs.  These include a Science and Research Specialization for students primarily interested in learning psychophysiological research techniques and who want to continue in basic science and research programs, and the Optimal Functioning Specialization which is a practice-oriented program addressing the need for optimal performance specialists in sports, performing arts and other areas.   Each of these Specializations consist of 34 credits and the following courses: 

Science and Research Specialization


Total Core Credit Hours: 16


Total Specialization Credit Hours: 15


Elective Courses:


  • Elective Course: (3 credits)

Total Elective Credit Hours: 3


Total Program Credit Hours: 34


Optimal Performance Specialization


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