Dr. Joshua Gulley

Professor

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Biography

Joshua M. Gulley is a Professor in the Psychology Department at the University of Illinois, specializing in the neuroscience of drug use during adolescence. His research focuses on understanding the neural mechanisms behind sex differences in vulnerability to addiction and the cognitive dysregulation associated with the combined use of alcohol and THC in adolescents. Gulley has led multiple NIH-funded projects that explore these themes in depth. He teaches courses related to behavioral neuroscience, including 'Introduction to Behavioral Neuroscience,' 'Drugs, Brain and Behavior,' and advanced seminars on neuropsychopharmacology and drug addiction. He is also engaged with the Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology, highlighting his commitment to interdisciplinary research.

Research Interests

Courses

Introduction to Behavioral Neuroscience Drugs, Brain and Behavior Advanced Neuropsychopharmacology Behavioral Neuroscience Drug Addiction Behavioral Neuroscience Adolescence

Requirements for University of Illinois

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:103
GRE General
Prerequisites
Mathematical background Linear Algebra Calculus
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

GRE is optional for admission to all graduate programs in Statistics. Full status admission requires higher language scores than limited status.