Bachelor [Brain and Behavioral Sciences] From Purdue University

Brain and Behavioral Sciences offers an overview of many of the sub-fields of psychological sciences, including: clinical psychology (mental illness and behavioral problems), cognitive psychology (memory, thinking and reasoning), developmental psychology (human growth and aging), industrial/organizational psychology (how people work together), social psychology (thoughts and behavior in social situations), learning and motivation, statistics and mathematical models of behavior. Students in this program have an opportunity to participate in a research-focused honors program, complete an internship for credit in PSY 49200, and study abroad in multiple countries. Students may also join the Psychological Sciences Learning Community during their first year on campus to become involved with faculty and learn about animal behavior by visiting Wolf Park, study fear while attending a Haunted House, tour faculty research labs, and much more.

Careers in Brain and Behavioral Sciences

• Advertising, marketing, and public relations
• Child care and gerontology
• College administration
• Criminal justice
• Government
• Graduate or professional school
• Human resources
• Human services and health care
• Management and sales
• Medical school
• Psychological counseling
• Recreation
• Research