Cognitive and Behavioral Neuroscience

Interested in how the brain influences thinking, feeling and behavior? The B.S. in Cognitive and Behavioral Neuroscience gives students a comprehensive understanding of the biological underpinnings of these processes.

Foundational required courses in psychology, biology, mathematics and chemistry provide students with the knowledge and skills to enter fields like neuroscience, psychology or healthcare.

Students then personalize their degree in advanced elective coursework, allowing them to pursue their unique interests and career aspirations, either through a broad interdisciplinary approach or with a field-specific focus.

The major provides excellent preparation for graduate study in neuroscience, psychology, cognitive science, medicine, and the health professions, as well as careers in research, biotechnology, behavioral medicine, and the pharmaceutical industry.

If you are interested in learning more about the B.S. in Cognitive and Behavioral Neuroscience, please contact either Director of Undergraduate Programs in Psychology, Professor Kelly Goedert or Chair Professor Greg Burton.

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Curriculum

The curriculum for the B.S. in Cognitive and Behavioral Neuroscience leverages the strengths of our many departments within the College of Arts and Sciences. Students are required to complete foundational courses in psychology, biology, chemistry and mathematics, which provide a comprehensive understanding of the brain and behavior.

Then, students take that knowledge and apply it to advanced electives in psychology, biology, computer science and philosophy. The program is designed to let you explore your interests further, whether through a focused concentration or a broad range of subjects.

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Faculty Listing

Faculty members within the Department of Psychology are nationally recognized scholars with research expertise spanning diverse areas of the field. Faculty research has been funded through awards from the U.S. Fulbright Scholar program, the Department of Education, the American Psychological Association, the National Institutes of Health, the National Science Foundation and the Spencer Foundation. Faculty member distinctions include serving on the editorial boards of journals, serving as review panelists for the National Science Foundation, serving on the Eastern Psychological Association (EPA) Board of Directors, presiding as president for EPA, and earning fellow status in both APA and EPA. View all Department faculty »

Kelly Goedert
Professor and Chair of Psychology Department
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Marianne Lloyd
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Susan Teague
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Rachel Fikslin
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