Cognitive and Behavioral Neuroscience, B.S.
The major in Cognitive and Behavioral Neuroscience (CBN) provides an intensive course of study focused on brain-behavior relationships, ranging from genetic to whole brain contributions to behavior and mental processes. The program is excellent preparation for a variety of careers focusing on research and/or practice in neuroscience, medicine, allied health fields, and psychology, as well as for more general careers in areas such as public policy and education.
Students are accepted into Villanova University as declared CBN majors. Therefore, prospective students who are interested in the major should select the CBN program when applying to the University. Students who have already entered Villanova may appeal directly to the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences for special permission into the major.
MAJOR (65-70 credits)
MAT 1312 or MAT 1500
×- MAT 1312 and MAT 1314 must be taken as a sequence.
- MAT 1500 and MAT 1505 must be taken as a sequence.
MAT 1314 or MAT 1505
×- MAT 1312 and MAT 1314 must be taken as a sequence.
- MAT 1500 and MAT 1505 must be taken as a sequence.
PSY 1000 or PSY 1001
×- PSY 1001 is recommended by the department.
CBN 5000 or CBN 6002
×CBN Approved Elective
×CBN students are required to take four elective courses. Although the electives are organized into four categories, there is no requirement to use this organization when selecting electives. Students can choose to concentrate in a particular area by taking electives from one category or they can sample broadly across any or all categories.
Notes:
- Students should consult individual courses via the courses tool to determine pre-requisites.
- The 1-credit lab is optional when taking BIO 4251 and CHM 4611.
- BIO 4950 courses offered are available in the Master Schedule accessible through MyNova but must be approved by the CBN program.
- Already pre-approved as CBN elective: “Sex, Brains & Behavior”
- CHM 4621 is recommended for Chemistry and Biochemistry majors)
- PSY 2900 courses offered are available in the Master Schedule accessible through MyNova but must be approved by the CBN program.
Category 1 - Behavioral/Psychological Science
Category 2 - Biological/Life Science
Category 3 - Cognitive Science
Category 4 - Special Topics & Research
- CBN 6002 generally counts as the required capstone course and NOT as an elective. It may count as an elective only if CBN 5000 is taken as the required capstone option.
CBN Approved Elective
×CBN students are required to take four elective courses. Although the electives are organized into four categories, there is no requirement to use this organization when selecting electives. Students can choose to concentrate in a particular area by taking electives from one category or they can sample broadly across any or all categories.
Notes:
- Students should consult individual courses via the courses tool to determine pre-requisites.
- The 1-credit lab is optional when taking BIO 4251 and CHM 4611.
- BIO 4950 courses offered are available in the Master Schedule accessible through MyNova but must be approved by the CBN program.
- Already pre-approved as CBN elective: “Sex, Brains & Behavior”
- CHM 4621 is recommended for Chemistry and Biochemistry majors)
- PSY 2900 courses offered are available in the Master Schedule accessible through MyNova but must be approved by the CBN program.
Category 1 - Behavioral/Psychological Science
Category 2 - Biological/Life Science
Category 3 - Cognitive Science
Category 4 - Special Topics & Research
- CBN 6002 generally counts as the required capstone course and NOT as an elective. It may count as an elective only if CBN 5000 is taken as the required capstone option.
CBN Approved Elective
×CBN students are required to take four elective courses. Although the electives are organized into four categories, there is no requirement to use this organization when selecting electives. Students can choose to concentrate in a particular area by taking electives from one category or they can sample broadly across any or all categories.
Notes:
- Students should consult individual courses via the courses tool to determine pre-requisites.
- The 1-credit lab is optional when taking BIO 4251 and CHM 4611.
- BIO 4950 courses offered are available in the Master Schedule accessible through MyNova but must be approved by the CBN program.
- Already pre-approved as CBN elective: “Sex, Brains & Behavior”
- CHM 4621 is recommended for Chemistry and Biochemistry majors)
- PSY 2900 courses offered are available in the Master Schedule accessible through MyNova but must be approved by the CBN program.
Category 1 - Behavioral/Psychological Science
Category 2 - Biological/Life Science
Category 3 - Cognitive Science
Category 4 - Special Topics & Research
- CBN 6002 generally counts as the required capstone course and NOT as an elective. It may count as an elective only if CBN 5000 is taken as the required capstone option.
CBN Approved Elective
×CBN students are required to take four elective courses. Although the electives are organized into four categories, there is no requirement to use this organization when selecting electives. Students can choose to concentrate in a particular area by taking electives from one category or they can sample broadly across any or all categories.
Notes:
- Students should consult individual courses via the courses tool to determine pre-requisites.
- The 1-credit lab is optional when taking BIO 4251 and CHM 4611.
- BIO 4950 courses offered are available in the Master Schedule accessible through MyNova but must be approved by the CBN program.
- Already pre-approved as CBN elective: “Sex, Brains & Behavior”
- CHM 4621 is recommended for Chemistry and Biochemistry majors)
- PSY 2900 courses offered are available in the Master Schedule accessible through MyNova but must be approved by the CBN program.
Category 1 - Behavioral/Psychological Science
Category 2 - Biological/Life Science
Category 3 - Cognitive Science
Category 4 - Special Topics & Research
- CBN 6002 generally counts as the required capstone course and NOT as an elective. It may count as an elective only if CBN 5000 is taken as the required capstone option.
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