Program Goal

Eligibility & Application

This concentration is only available to Psychology (B.A.) or Psychological Science (B.S.) majors. Students must have successfully completed PSY 10315 Physiological Psychology with a B+ or higher to be admitted to the concentration. Students can email University Advising or the concentration coordinator (Dr. Jerry Hough) to have the concentration added.

Coursework

There are 5 required courses in the program (15 credit hours total). All students will receive personal advisement from the Concentration Coordinator.

Concentration in Behavioral Neuroscience (BA/BS identical):

BA Psychology Students - C267

BS Psychological Science Students - C262

Required courses for Both:

Perception (PSY 01.326)

Physiological Psychology (PSY 10.315) B+ or Better (Prerequisite for Cognitive Neuroscience)

Cognitive Neuroscience (PSY 10.480)

Upper Level Psych Elective (see below)

Upper Level Psych Elective (see below)

TOTAL SUBJECT HOURS: 15

Acceptable electives for upper level coursework

•   PSY 02.301 Learning and Behavior
•   PSY 09.305 Developmental Psychopathology
•   PSY 10.375 Drugs, The Brain, and Behavior
•   PSY 10.415 Neuroplasticity and Learning
•   PSY 10.425 Hormones, The Brain, and Behavior
•   PSY 10.610 Psychopharmacology and Biological Basis of Behavior
•   Or other neuroscience courses not listed above (approved by program advisor)

NOTE: Cellular/Molecular Neuroscience (MCB 01.481) is NOT recommended for Psychology students - requirements include Junior Status AND Introduction to Cell Biology (Biol 01.203), or Foundation of Biology for Biomedical Sciences II (MCB 01.102).