Mar 28, 2024  
2020-2021 Catalogue 
    
2020-2021 Catalogue [ARCHIVED CATALOGUE]

Psychology & Behavioral Neuroscience: Sciences Concentration, B.A.


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 William Dragon, Alice Ganzel (chair), Melinda Green, Christopher Hagan, Steven Neese

Requirements


A minimum of 13 courses, and one of three concentrations listed below. Research Methods I (PSY 292 ) must be completed by the end of the sophomore year. Research Methods II (PSY 392 ) should be completed by the end of the junior year for all majors in the Psychology Sciences or Behavioral Neuroscience concentrations and before PSY 483. The Senior Seminar (PSY 483 ) can be taken any time after the completion of Research Methods II (PSY 392 ).

Note: Students must take a 200-level course before enrolling in any 300-level course.


Psychology Sciences Concentration


This program of study provides a broad foundation in psychology and prepares students for careers and graduate study in a wide variety of psychology and related subfields. There is a strong focus on research in this concentration. It is especially appropriate for students pursuing doctoral programs with an emphasis on research, including (but not limited to) doctoral programs in Development Psychology, Social Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, School Psychology, or related fields.

One Course in Cognition and Learning


Selected from

Two Elective Courses in Psychology


Note: Depending on the specific programs of students, other courses may be considered on a case by case basis.


Teaching Certification:


Students who are interested in pursuing K-12 certification to teach social studies should seek admission to the Teacher Education Program. See the Education  department section for application and certification information.

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