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The Biopsychology major blends the disciplines of psychology and biology. This major prepares students interested in helping careers, accelerated nursing programs, or graduate programs in:
Psychology
Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy
Speech Therapy
Chiropractic Medicine
Biopsychology is the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. You’ll be able to take a combination of courses within psychology and biology; we like to think of this major as the best of both worlds.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will synthesize the content areas of psychology and biology.
Students will conduct independent research in psychology or biology.
Students will prepare for a career in the helping professions or graduate programs.
If you have a desire to help people and know that you want to work in a field related to psychology or biology, this unique major is a perfect combination. Many students enjoy psychology and biology, and this major allows them to combine both interests. There are also many career opportunities that are related to psychology and biology. As the scientific study of behavior and mental processes, Biopsychology equips students with a greater sense of self-awareness, understanding of others, and fundamental skills relevant to behavior change.
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BIOPSYCHOLOGY CORE REQUIREMENTS 33 crs.
PSY 153 INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY 3
PSY 201 PSYCHOLOGY CORNERSTONE 1
PSY 275 BIOPSYCHOLOGY 3
PSY 315 ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY 3
PSY 498 PROFESSIONAL SEMINAR 3
BIO 110 PRINCIPLES OF CELLULAR
AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY 5
BIO 308 HUMAN ANATOMY
AND PHYSIOLOGY I 5
BIO 309 HUMAN ANATOMY
AND PHYSIOLOGY II 5
MTH 170 STATISTICS 4
BIO 492/ PSY 492 BIOPSYCHOLOGY CAPSTONE 1
BACHELOR OF ARTS 42 crs.
Complete the core requirements, plus the following:
PSY 301 PSYCHOLOGICAL STATISTICS 3
PSY 396 RESEARCH METHODS 3
PSY 496 SENIOR THESIS (W) 3
RECOMMENDED ELECTIVES
BIO 211 GENETICS 4
BIO 450 INDEPENDENT STUDY 1-4
CHE 105 GENERAL CHEMISTRY I 4
Graduates in Biopsychology find employment in:
Mental Health Clinics
Crisis Centers
Substance Abuse Programs
Social Work Agencies
Eldercare Facilities
Human Resources & Personnel Departments
Criminal Justice Facilities
Education System
Their work can include professional counseling within schools or the community, occupational therapy, sports psychology, physical therapy, nursing, and chiropractic, to name a few.
Please note, if you plan to pursue graduate work or advanced study, you should research the requirements and prerequisites for you desired programs early enough to ensure that additional coursework can be added if needed. This major is intended to provide a solid foundation, but additional courses may be required for admission to specific programs.
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