Cognitive and Behavioral Neuroscience
 focuses on thought processes in humans. Students majoring in Cognitive Neuroscience will explore a wide array of topics including sensory and motor systems, learning, memory, decision-making, language, sleep, mood, awareness and attention, and others. Courses will introduce Â鶹´«Ã½ to biological substrates underlying cognition ranging from genes to complex circuits. Additional courses illuminate the role of Neuroscience in social interactions and Society. This major prepares Â鶹´«Ã½ for graduate studies in Cognitive Neuroscience or Psychology as well as many professional careers. Each student will complete a discussion based senior seminar class.
Career Options
- Clinical Psychologist*
- Law School*
- Business and Finance
- Public Health
- Genetic Counseling*
*an advanced degree beyond a bachelor’s is likely required