Psychology BA(Behavioral Neuroscience concentration)
The psychology department, in conjunction with the biological and allied health sciences and chemistry and geology departments, offers a course of study leading to a BA in psychology with a concentration in behavioral neuroscience. This is designed for students wishing to earn a baccalaureate degree with an emphasis on the physiological basis of behavior. The curriculum of 128 credits is structured to maximize the benefits available through the interdisciplinary study of psychology, biology and chemistry. Undergraduate course requirements provide for the integrated understanding of the pharmacology of drug action and brain function as they relate to the discipline of behavioral neuroscience.
Course study culminates with an advanced experimental psychology seminar providing “hands-on laboratory experience” using current neuroscience methods.
Graduates would be prepared for graduate study in psychology, biology or neuroscience. This program also may be viewed as leading to premedical, pre-dental or pre-nursing school training. Career openings exist in pharmaceutical research, pharmaceutical sales and marketing, hospital laboratory technology and animal care.
Degree Plan
Required Laboratory Sciences (8 Credits)
- CHEM1201 General Chemistry I
- CHEM1203 General Chemistry Laboratory I
- PHYS1001 General Physics I
- PHYS1011 LAB: General Physics I
Required Major Courses (44 credits)
- PSYC1201 General Psychology
- PSYC2210 Psychological Statistics
- PSYC2211 Experimental Psychology
- PSYC3005 Abnormal Psychology
- PSYC3032 Physiological Psychology
- PSYC3334 Psychopharmacology
- PSYC4130 Behavioral Neuroscience Methods
- BIOL1205 Anatomy and Physiology I
- BIOL1207 Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory I
- BIOL1206 Anatomy and Physiology II
- BIOL1208 Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory II
- BIOL2003 Cell Biology
- CHEM1202 General Chemistry II
- CHEM1204 General Chemistry Laboratory II
- CHEM2261 Organic Chemistry I
- CHEM2263 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I
Major Elective Courses (5–7 credits)
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