See the Degree Requirements page for details about each concentration. Current students can use the Major Checklists to plan their courses.
Biopsychology
The Biopsychology major is designed to offer students an integrative perspective on the biological basis of behavior. Towards this end, students will take courses in both Psychology and Biology to gain exposure to a broad range of theories and research covering a variety of topics such as cognition, motor control, sensation/perception, emotion, and psychopathology. These topics will be studied at multiple levels of analysis including genetic, neural, and environmental. The Biopsychology major will provide students with a strong foundation of courses in Neuroscience, Statistics, and Chemistry. This broad training can help prepare students for careers in Research, Medicine, Public Health, Education, and Pharmaceutical or Biotechnology Industries.
For details, see the Biopsychology page on the Biology department website.
Clinical Psychology
The Clinical Psychology concentration is designed to prepare students for careers and graduate education in mental health care fields. Students will learn about the biological, psychological, and social factors related to defining, understanding, and treating abnormal behavior. Emphasis is placed on developing knowledge and skills related to both the science and practice of Psychology. Experiential learning opportunities include collaborating on faculty-student research projects and completing an internship in a real-world mental health setting.