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Behavioral Neuroscience (Minor)

Undergraduate
  • Minor

About this Program

Explore the intersection of psychology and bioscience.

Program Overview

The behavioral neuroscience minor examines the biological foundations of behavior, focusing on how the brain and nervous system influence actions, emotions and cognitive processes. Students will study the interplay between neural mechanisms and behaviors in various contexts, including learning, memory and mental health, providing a foundation for careers in psychology, neuroscience research or clinical settings.

Degrees Offered

  • Minor

Department Offering

Required Courses

  • BIOL 110-129  Biological Inquiry
  • BIOL 203  Introduction to Cell Biology & Genetics
  • CHEM 102   General Chemistry II
  • PSY 211  Elementary Statistics
  • PSY 400  Neuropsychology
  • PSY 409  Learning and Memory

Total credits: 21.0

What majors pair well with the behavioral neuroscience minor?

Explore complementary majors that build upon and tie into the behavioral neuroscience minor.

Biology

This is a natural pairing for students interested in the biology, functioning and pathology of the nervous system.

Psychology

This combination strengthens your understanding of the biological foundations of behavior, cognition and emotion and isideal for careers in neuropsychology, clinical research and mental health sciences.

Program Contact

kundey

Professor of Psychology, Department Chair

Phone
301-696-3877