Psychology - Behavioral Neuroscience Concentration, B.A.

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Suzette Astley, William Dragon (chair), Carolyn Enns, Alice Ganzel, Melinda Green, Steven Neese

Requirements

A minimum of 13 courses, and one of three concentrations listed below. In addition, a minimum of two 300-level courses must be included within the concentration excluding PSY 380 , PSY 390 , PSY 392 , PSY 395 , PSY 483 , PSY 511 and PSY 512 . Research Methods I (PSY 292 ) should be completed by the end of the sophomore year for all majors who are sophomores or younger beginning in August of 2015. Research Methods II (PSY 392 ) should be completed by the end of the junior year for all majors in the Specialist or Scientist concentrations who are sophomores or younger beginning in August of 2015. Statistics (STA 201 or STA 347 -STA 348 ) must be taken before Research Methods II (PSY 392 ), and PSY 392 must be completed no later than the end of the junior year and before PSY 483 .

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

Behavioral Neuroscience Concentration

This program of study is recommended for students who are considering graduate study in Behavioral Neuroscience, biological subfields of psychology, as well as for those interested in neuroscience or health-related careers.

Five Foundation Courses for All Majors

One Course in Psychology

Selected from

One Course in Experimental Psychology

Selected from

PSY 361 - Cognitive Neuroscience (1) (formerly 272)
PSY 362 - Learning (1) (formerly 273)
PSY 370 - Memory and Cognition (1)

One Course in Biological Processes

Selected from

PSY 344 - Social Neuroscience (1)
PSY 378 - Abnormal Behavioral Neuroscience (1)
PSY 383 - Health Psychology and BehavioralMedicine (1)
Relevant topics courses in psychology with departmental approval

Capstone Course:

PSY 483 - Senior Seminar (1)

Four Courses in Biology and Chemistry that must include:

BIO 141 - Foundations: Cellular Biology (1)
CHE 121 - Chemical Principles I (1) OR CHE 161 - Accelerated General Chemistry (1)
The two additional courses in Biology or Chemistry must be above the BIO 141 and CHE 121 levels. These additional courses should be consistent with the student’s overall plan of study and should be selected in consultation with their Psychology advisor.

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.