(59-621 credits)
This program leads to a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree.
Many graduate programs in psychology regard a broad undergraduate background in natural, physical, and social sciences as the best preparation for graduate study. The concentration in psychobiology may appeal to students interested in pursuing graduate training in physiological psychology, psychobiology, neuropsychology, or animal behavior, or in preparing for professional school while combining an interest in these areas.
To declare the concentration in Psychobiology, students must have:
- Completed PSY101 Introduction to Psychology with a minimum grade of C-;
- A total cumulative grade point average of 2.75 or higher;
- A Math Placement Level (MPL) of 4 or higher.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Prerequisite Course (3 Credits) | ||
| PSY101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| Methodology Core (8 Credits) | ||
| PSY201 | Psychological Statistics 1 | 4 |
| PSY301 & PSY311 | Psychology Research Methods and Research Methods Lab | 4 |
| Content Core (15 Credits) | ||
| PSY221 | Social Psychology | 3 |
| PSY231 | Psychopathology and Mental Distress | 3 |
| PSY241 | Lifespan Development | 3 |
| PSY351 | Cognitive Psychology | 3 |
| PSY361 | History & Systems of Psychology | 3 |
| Psychobiology Core (9 Credits) | ||
| PSY452 | Behavioral Neuroscience | 3 |
| Select two (2) of the following by advisement: | 6 | |
| Perception | ||
| Psycholinguistics | ||
| Learning | ||
| Evolutionary Psychology | ||
| Health Psychology | ||
| Infancy and Childhood | ||
| Cognitive Neuroscience | ||
| Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience | ||
| Required Biology Courses (15-16 Credits) | ||
| BIO201 & BIO211 | General Biology I and Gen Bio 1 Lab | 4 |
| BIO202 & BIO212 | General Biology II and Gen Bio 2 Lab | 4 |
| BIO320 & BIO321 | Genetics and Genetics Lab | 4 |
| Select one (1) of the following: | 3-4 | |
| Evolution | ||
| Animal Physiology | ||
| Evolutionary Theory | ||
| Animal Behavior | ||
Other courses may be selected by advisement. | ||
| Concentration Electives (6-8 Credits) | ||
| Select two (2) of the following: | 6-8 | |
| Human Evolution | ||
| Biology Research | ||
| Capstone Research | ||
| General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Lab | ||
| General Chemistry II and General Chemistry II Lab | ||
| Organic Chemistry I and Organic Chemistry I Lab | ||
| Organic Chemistry II and Organic Chemistry II Lab | ||
| General Physics 1 and Physics 1 Laboratory | ||
| Cognitive Processes (with permission) | ||
Other courses may be selected by advisement. | ||
| Research Experience (0 Credits) | ||
| Complete at least 12 half-hour experiential credits (i.e., 6 hours). | 0 | |
| Capstone Experience (3 Credits) | ||
| PSY498 | Seminar in Psychology (Writing Intensive) | 3 |
| Total Credits | 59-62 | |
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Students who receive three (3) transfer credits for a course considered equivalent to PSY201 Psychological Statistics may fulfill the major requirements with 58-61 credits.
