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

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.

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 Cognition and Learning

Selected from

One Course in Biological Processes

Selected from

PSY 344 - Social Neuroscience (1)
PSY 378 - Abnormal Behavioral Neuroscience (1)
PSY 383 - Health Psychology and Behavioral Medicine (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:

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