Mind-Body Medicine, Specialization in Applied Psychophysiology, Ph.D.

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Applied Psychophysiology is the sub-specialty of psychophysiology that uses knowledge of the biological bases of various behaviors in conjunction with numerous psychological techniques to help people moderate medical symptoms, manage anxiety and depression, or enhance academic, artistic, and sports performance.

Students in the applied psychophysiology specialization will take basic science courses on psychophysiology, the science of mind and body, and on the technology of psychophysiological recording. They will master basic interventions in biofeedback and hypnosis and select from a menu of evidence-based skills courses including stress management, optimal functioning, heart rate variability biofeedback and EEG biofeedback.

Educated and trained in applied psychophysiology, graduates are prepared to pursue careers in research, teaching, clinical practice, medical offices, wellness centers, community and public health, and education.