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Aug 31, 2024
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2023-2024 Academic Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Psychology, Brain and Cognition Concentration BS
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The Psychology, Brain and Cognition major provides students with training in experimental psychology, including a mentored undergraduate research experience that can lead to presentation and publication of the original research with a faculty member.
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Capstone - 2-3
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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 BCHM 421 - Biochemistry I as a major elective. Students are also advised to register for BIOL 450 instead of PSYC366 or PSYC 449 if preparing for medical school.
Student Learning Outcomes
At the end of the program a student will be able to: - Think critically about human thought and behavior in individuals, sociocultural and ecological systems
- Select credible sources of evidence from the behavioral sciences, and specifically in the area of psychology science
- Conduct effective research projects from design through data interpretation
- Apply ethical standards to scholarship and practice in Psychology
- Apply principles and skills from Psychology to serve their communities
- Write effectively about theories, data, and practice in Psychology
- Speak effectively about theories, data, and practice in Psychology
- Prepare a professional plan for life after graduation
- Apply principles from Psychology to understand and influence the development of faith across the life span
- Know the key themes in relevant disciplines in Psychology
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