Psychology, Brain and Cognition BS

Major: Core Requirements - 19-25

• PSYC 101 - Introduction to Psychology Credits: 3
• PSYC 105 - Careers and Plans for the Psychology Major Credits: 0
• PSYC 180 - Dealing with Your Mind Credits: 3
• PSYC 301 - Human Development Credits: 3
• PSYC 405 - Midwestern Psychological Association Meeting Credits: 1
• PSYC 432 - Research Methods II: Introduction Credits: 3
• PSYC 433 - Research Methods III: Advanced Research Design Credits: 3
• PSYC 434 - Research Methods IV: Advanced Statistical Analysis and SPSS Credits: 3

Major: Concentration Requirements - 21-22

• BIOL 477 - Neurobiology Credits: 3
• PSYC 364 - Learning and Behavior Credits: 3
• PSYC 445 - Cognitive Psychology Credits: 3
• PSYC 460 - Psychology of Abnormal Behavior Credits: 3
• PSYC 465 - Physiological Psychology Credits: 3
• One upper division elective from biology, mathematics, biochemistry or psychology

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• Choose one of the following:

• PSYC 449 - Neuropsychopharmacology Credits: 3
• BIOL 450 - Neuropsychopharmacology Credits: 3

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• Select one of the following options:

  Option 1*

  Choose two credits from one of the following:

• PSYC 498 - Research Project in Psychology Credits: 0–3
• HONS 497H - Senior Honors Project Credits: 0–6

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• *Application Requirements for Option 1: Acceptance as an undergraduate researcher by a specific faculty member through a competitive process or direct faculty invitation is required prior to enrolling in either of these project courses. Please see the Research Application Process for more information.

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• Option 2

• PSYC 485 - Professional Portfolio Credits: 0
• One Upper Division Psychology Elective Credits: 3

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• Students who are planning to apply to medical school should expect to take an additional 20 credits of natural sciences (a second semester of General Chemistry, two semesters of Organic Chemistry, and two semesters of General Physics), and should take BCHM421 Biochemistry I as a major elective. Students are also recommended to register for BIOL450 instead of PSYC449 if preparing for medical school.

Cognates - 9

• BHSC 230 - Research Methods I: Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences Credits: 3
• SOCI 119 - Principles of Sociology Credits: 3
• BIOL 165 - Foundations of Biology Credits: 4,5
• BIOL 166 - Foundations of Biology Credits: 4,5
• CHEM 131 - General Chemistry I Credits: 4

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• Choose one of the following:

• RELT 385 - Bioethics and Christian Faith Credits: 3
• RELT 340 - Religion and Ethics in Modern Society Credits: 3

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• Choose one of the following sociocultural awareness classes or experiences:

• PSYC 475 - Topics: Credits: 1–4 - Cultural Psychology, 3 credits
• BHSC 440 - Topics: Credits: 1–4 - Cultural Psychology, 3 credits
• An international student missionary experience
• Attending Adventist Colleges Abroad
• An AU tour which deals with cultural concepts
• ANTH 200 - Cultural Anthropology Credits: 3
• PSYC 475 Topics:  Community Psychology Credits: 3
• BHSC 225 - Global Social Issues Credits: 3

Computer Policy

In the Behavioral Sciences, the computer is an indispensible tool for collecting and working with data, accessing scientific reports, and for writing and critical thinking. As a result, the Department of Behavioral Sciences requires students to have a laptop computer in order to meet the requirements of the curriculum. Students are responsible for maintaining their computer with the required software appropriate for the courses they are enrolled in as they progress through the curriculum. Use of the computer varies by course.