Cognitive and Behavioral Neuroscience
All students wishing to study this major should apply to Neuroscience.
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 students 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 students for graduate studies in cognitive Neuroscience or Psychology as well as many professional careers including Law School, Business, Public Health, Finance and Policy.
Degree Program
Highlights:
The most flexible neuroscience major, designed for students interested in how the brain gives rise to behavior, decision-making, and complex mental processes.
Connects biological, cognitive, and behavioral perspectives
Covers topics such as memory, language, mood, sleep, learning, perception, attention, decision-making, and social behavior.
Strong fit for students interested in psychology, mental health, human behavior, public health, education, law, policy, business, or graduate study.
Allows students to keep multiple career pathways open while building a strong foundation in neuroscience and behavior.