Psychology Concentration in Psychobiology
61-68 credits
Many graduate programs in psychology regard a broad undergraduate background in natural, physical, and social sciences as the best preparation for graduate study. For those 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, the department offers a concentration in psychobiology.
Required Psychology Courses (41 credits)
Completion of Liberal Arts and Science Major in Psychology with the following:
Required Course:
PSY436 Physiological Psychology (3)
Two (2) of the following:
PSY303 Introduction to Psychology of Learning (3)
PSY305 Psychology of Perception (3)
PSY307 Evolutionary Psychology (3)
PSY310 Psychology of Memory & Thinking (3)
PSY343 Psychology of Infancy and Childhood (3)
PSY402 Psychology of Language (3)
PSY403 Health Psychology (3) [WI]
Required Biology Courses...........................11-16 credits
Option A Option B
BIO201 General Biology I (4)
BIO202 General Biology II (4) OR BIO210 Introductory Biology (4)
BIO320 Genetics (4)
BIO400 Level (3-4 credits - choose 1)
BIO412 Evolutionary Theory (3)
BIO417 General Physiology (4)
BIO418 Animal Behavior (3)
Advanced Courses/Research Requirements (3 credits - choose one)
Choose one (1) in consultation with Psychobiology advisor (other courses might be chosen, always in consultation with Psychobiology advisor):
PSY495 Independent Study in Psychology (3)
PSY5XX Psychology graduate courses:
PSY560 Cognitive Processes (3)
PSY570 Cognitive Neuroscience (3)
PSY558 Seminar in Contemporary Research (3)
Electives (6-8 credits - choose two)
Choose two (2) courses from the course lists of the following departments: anthropology, biology, and chemistry. A list of potential courses is offered below. Other courses might be chosen in agreement with the Psychobiology advisor.
ANT301 Human Evolution (3) [Anthropology]
BIO490 Senior Seminar in Biology (3) [Biology]
BIO495 Independent Study in Biology (3) [Biology]
CHE201 General Chemistry I (4) [Chemistry]
CHE202 General Chemistry II (4) [Chemistry]
CHE318 Organic Chemistry I (4) [Chemistry]
CHE319 Organic Chemistry II (4) [Chemistry]
CHE461 Biochemistry (3) [Chemistry]
PHY201 General Physics I (4) [Physics]
PHY221 Fundamental Physics (4) [Physics]
