Psychology, Neuroscience Concentration, (BS)

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The Neuroscience concentration in psychology focuses on the scientific study of the nervous system and its implications. This multidisciplinary science integrates the fields of psychology, physiology, anatomy, molecular biology, developmental biology, medicine, etc. with the intention of understanding the brain and its impact on behavior and cognitive functions. Not only is normative functioning focused upon, but neurological, psychiatric, and neurodevelopmental disorders are addressed as well.

Degree Requirements: 120 Credits

General Education	41
Major	37
Concentration	39
Electives	3
Total Credits	120

The requirements for the psychology major (BS), neuroscience concentration are as follows:

General Education Curriculum

University Success Skills

(1 credit)

OREN 105 - The Tusculum Experience Credit(s): 1

Communication

Take ENGL 110 (3 credits), ENGL 111 (3 credits), and one course in COMM or SPCH (3 credits) for a total of 9 credits.

ENGL 110 - Composition I: Close Reading And Analysis Credit(s): 3
ENGL 111 - Composition II: Research And Rhetoric Credit(s): 3
COMM 210 - Interpersonal Communication Credit(s): 3
COMM 212 - Team And Small Group Communication Credit(s): 3
COMM 220 - Argumentation And Debate Credit(s): 3
SPCH 101 - Public Speaking Credit(s): 3

Mathematics

Take one MATH course for 3 or 4 credits.

MATH 140 - Statistics Credit(s): 3

Arts and Humanities

Take one literature course (3 credits) and one additional course from either category (3 credits) for a total of 6 credits.

Literature

ENGL 201 - Literature Of Sexuality Credit(s): 3
ENGL 204 - Introduction To Poetry Credit(s): 3
ENGL 205 - Introduction To Short Fiction Credit(s): 3
ENGL 206 - Folklore And The Fairytale Credit(s): 3
ENGL 207 - Myth And Making Credit(s): 3
ENGL 213 - British Literature I Credit(s): 3
ENGL 214 - American Literature I Credit(s): 3
ENGL 215 - World Literature I Credit(s): 3
ENGL 217 - Science Fiction Credit(s): 3
ENGL 219 - Theatre Of The World Credit(s): 3
ENGL 223 - British Literature II Credit(s): 3
ENGL 224 - American Literature II Credit(s): 3
ENGL 225 - World Literature II Credit(s): 3
ENGL 227 - Appalachian Literature Credit(s): 3
ENGL 228 - Minority Voices In American Literature Credit(s): 3
ENGL 231 - Introduction To Film Credit(s): 3
ENGL 245 - Nature Writing And Environmental Literature Credit(s): 3
ENGL 250 - Special Topics In Literature Credit(s): 3

Fine Arts and Humanities

ARTS 110 - Introduction To Art Credit(s): 3
ARTS 204 - Ancient Through Renaissance Art History Credit(s): 3
ARTS 208 - Baroque Through Modern Art History Credit(s): 3
ENGL 120 - Introduction To Creative Writing Credit(s): 3
HUMA 222 - Philosophy Through The Humanities Credit(s): 3
MUSC 101 - Introduction To Western Music Credit(s): 3
RELG 101 - Introduction To The Old Testament Credit(s): 3
RELG 102 - Introduction To The New Testament Credit(s): 3
RELG 201 - World Religions Credit(s): 3
RELG 230 - Hebrew And Christian Traditions Credit(s): 3
RELG 260 - Physical Settings of the Bible: Israel Credit(s): 3
THEA 104 - Introduction To The Theatre Credit(s): 3

Natural Science

Take one science course (3 credits) along with that course’s lab (1 credit) for a total of 4 credits.

BIOL 110 - General Biology I Credit(s): 3
BIOL 110L - General Biology I Lab Credit(s): 1

Behavioral Wellness and Social Science

Choose 2 courses for a total of 6 credits. No more than one course may be from the Wellness category.

PSYC 101 - Essentials Of Psychology Credit(s): 3
PSYC 206 - Life Span Development Credit(s): 3

History

Choose two courses for a total of 6 credits.

HIST 101 - The West And The World I Credit(s): 3
HIST 102 - The West And The World II Credit(s): 3
HIST 201 - U.S. History Survey I Credit(s): 3
HIST 202 - U.S. History Survey II Credit(s): 3
HIST 250 - Thematic Surveys in History Credit(s): 3
HIST 251 - American Environmental History Credit(s): 3
HIST 280 - The History Of Representative Government In The Western Tradition Credit(s): 3
POLS 280 - The History Of Representative Government In The Western Tradition Credit(s): 3

Religion

Choose one course for 3 credits - Must be a different religion course if used above to satisfy a requirement in the Arts and Humanities general education core.

RELG 101 - Introduction To The Old Testament Credit(s): 3
RELG 102 - Introduction To The New Testament Credit(s): 3
RELG 201 - World Religions Credit(s): 3
RELG 230 - Hebrew And Christian Traditions Credit(s): 3
RELG 260 - Physical Settings of the Bible: Israel Credit(s): 3

Civic Studies

Choose one course for 3 credits. Must be a different political science course if used above to satisfy a requirement in the Social Science general education core.

CIVS 223 - The Philosophy Of Social Science Inquiry Credit(s): 3
CIVS 251 - Theory And Practice Of Citizenship Credit(s): 3
POLS 110 - American Government Credit(s): 3
POLS 230 - State And Local Government Credit(s): 3
SOCI 252 - Race and Ethnic Relations Credit(s): 3

Core Curriculum

PSYC 201 - Research Methods For Psychology Credit(s): 3
PSYC 201L - Research Methods For Psychology Lab Credit(s): 1
PSYC 221 - Social Psychology Credit(s): 3
PSYC 225 - Career Options In Psychology Credit(s): 1
PSYC 308 - Abnormal Psychology Credit(s): 3
PSYC 315 - Cognition Credit(s): 3
PSYC 315L - Cognition Lab Credit(s): 1
PSYC 319 - Theories Of Personality Credit(s): 3
PSYC 345 - Behavioral Neuroscience Credit(s): 3
PSYC 345L - Behavioral Neuroscience Lab Credit(s): 1
PSYC 352 - Civic Engagement In Community Psychology Credit(s): 3
PSYC 400 - Seminar In Psychology Credit(s): 3
PSYC 415 - History And Systems Of Psychology Credit(s): 3
PSYC 430 - Cultural Psychology Credit(s): 3
PSYC 449 - Ethics And Legal Issues Credit(s): 3

Neuroscience Concentration

CHEM 101 - General Chemistry I Credit(s): 3
CHEM 101L - General Chemistry I Lab Credit(s): 1
CHEM 102 - General Chemistry II Credit(s): 3
CHEM 102L - General Chemistry II Lab Credit(s): 1
BIOL 202 - Microbiology Credit(s): 3
BIOL 202L - Microbiology Lab Credit(s): 1
BIOL 302 - Human Physiology Credit(s): 3
BIOL 302L - Human Physiology Lab Credit(s): 1
PSYC 318 - Behavioral Pharmacology Credit(s): 3
PSYC 340 - Motivation And Emotion Credit(s): 3
PSYC 365 - Neuroanatomy Credit(s): 3
PSYC 365L - Neuroanatomy Lab Credit(s): 1
PSYC 375 - Hormones and Behavior Credit(s): 3
PSYC 422 - Neuroendocrinology Credit(s): 3
PSYC 422L - Neuroendocrinology Lab Credit(s): 1
PSYC 440 - Neurological Injury and Disease Credit(s): 3
PSYC 490 - Psychology Internship Credit(s): 3 (must take a minimum of 3 credits)