The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Biopsychology is designed for undergraduates who are interested in both the biological and social sciences, particularly psychology and related behavioral sciences.Graduates of this program will be qualified to apply for admission to post-graduate education programs in a variety of science and social science fields, as well as a broad range of careers, including but not limited to behavioral health, social work, counseling, genetic counseling, cognitive sciences, substance abuse prevention and treatment, and neuroscience.
This degree program provides students with a broad foundation in biology and chemistry, while also providing students with a strong foundational training in psychology and social sciences. The flexibility and breadth of this degree allows students to complete all required pre-professional courses for pharmacy, medicine, optometry, dentistry, or physician assistant schools.
Student Learning Outcomes
While the general education courses establish a foundation for knowledge acquisition, the Undergraduate Program’s outcomes expand beyond content and focus on skills that are scaffolded throughout the undergraduate curriculum. Students in the Biopsychology program are expected to develop and demonstrate the following skills in accordance with the Undergraduate Program’s outcomes.
- Written Communication: Communicate effectively in writing, using conventions appropriate to various contexts and diverse audiences.
- Critical Thinking: Select, evaluate, and use information to investigate a point of view and support a position.
- Apply concepts in biopsychology to demonstrate an understanding of lived experiences.
- Communicate biopsychology information effectively to diverse audiences.
- Interpret research data obtained through literature reviews, experiments, observation, or testing.
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