Programs in cognitive disorders involve training in behavioral approaches in order to improve students’ ability to properly address challenging behavior. These practical tools may ultimately help students improve the lives of others through their studies.

Master-level studies involve specialized study in a field of research or an area of professional practice. Earning a master’s degree demonstrates a higher level of mastery of the subject.
Earning a master’s degree can take anywhere from a year to three or four years. Before you can graduate, you usually must write and defend a thesis, a long paper that is the culmination of your specialized research.