The Catholic University of America
Bachelor of Science in Psychological and Brain Sciences
Washington, USA
BSc
DURATION
4 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* Early action deadline: November 15, 2021
Key Summary
The B.S. program in Psychological and Brain Sciences provides a strong foundation in the cognitive and neurological bases of behavior and a rigorous plan of math and natural sciences. The B.S. degree is an appealing option for students who are interested in following a pre-med or some other health sciences tracks or pursuing a neuroscience-related field.
Why Study Psychology in D.C.?
The D.C. Advantage
With a view of the U.S. Capital from O'Boyle Hall, the Psychology Department's location and proximity to major research institutions, government agencies, and non-profits in Washington, D.C. are invaluable
Off-campus research internships are available at major labs nearby, including Children’s National Medical Center, Washington VA Medical Center, Georgetown University Medical School, and the National Institutes of Health. A wide range of non-research internships are also available at national societies such as the American Psychological Association, American Association of Suicidology, and National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, as well as at local agencies such as the FBI, crisis hotlines, centers for families and children, and outreach services for autistic children.
Majors in Psychological and Brain Sciences are required to take a total of 13 courses in psychology, including General Psychology (PSY 201), Introductory Statistics (PSY 322 or HSSS 203, includes lab), General Research Methods in Psychology (PSY 350, includes lab), which are prerequisites for Senior Seminar (PSY 451). Our B.S. includes a strong focus on the cognitive and neurological bases of behavior, and on research. Rather than one elective course each in experimental and clinical psychology, students must take four specific courses: Brain and Behavior (PSY 304), Sensation & Perception (PSY 371), Cognitive Psychology (PSY 376), and Clinical Neuroscience (PSY 345).
Out of the five remaining electives in psychology, two courses must be selected from the 300/400 level courses, one course must be in developmental psychology, and one course must be in social/personality psychology. Additionally, students are required to do three credits of research for the B.S. in Psychological Sciences.