BN Program - Curriculum

The coursework for each student is individualized and based upon the students previous training and research goals. Consequently, the coursework for each student differs and is based upon mentor and committee consensus.

Core courses

Three courses covering the basic content in behavioral neuroscience from the following:

PSY 512 Advanced Learning
PSY 524 Physological Psychology
PSY 591 courses – Neuropsychopharmacology, Neuroendocrinology, Neuroanatomy,
Neurophysiology, Psychopharmacology, Behavioral Neuroscience, and Stress and the Brain

Breadth Courses

At least one course, to be agreed upon with the mentor, from the courses above or:

PSY525 - Cognitive Psychology, PSY 528 Sensation and Perception, BCH 461 Biochemistry, PSY 624 Clinical Neuroscience, PSY 573 Psychopathology, PSY 591 Mathematical Psychology, History and Systems of Psychology or other courses deemed appropriate by the mentor, such as cell biology, genetics, immunology, etc.

Skill Courses

Two courses:

PSY 530 Intermediate Statistics (ANOVA)
PSY 531 Regression Analysis

In-Depth Seminars

Two topical seminar courses, selected from those made available over the student's time in the program. These courses tend to be decided upon according to the interests of the current faculty and student body.

Research Seminar

Each semester, students enroll in PSY 598 Behavioral Neuroscience Research Seminar, a weekly forum for presenting new research and discussing current topics.

Research Hours