Psychobiology, the study of human and animal biology and behavior, is an interdisciplinary minor offered at Worcester State consisting of 6-7 classes (18-24 credits), with significant course contributions from the Biology and Psychology Departments. The Psychobiology minor allows students to explore the links between mind, body, and behavior, learning from accomplished faculty with expertise in the areas of neuroscience, animal behavior, human perception, cognition, and learning along with other specialties within psychology and biology.

 

Introductory courses include both Biology and Psychology, grounding students in the basics of both disciplines. Advanced courses provide an in-depth understanding of the nervous system, evolutionary biology, cellular physiology, and sensation and perception. Students will have the opportunity for hands-on learning to put course concepts into action.

 

All students are eligible to pursue the Psychobiology minor by following either the General Track or one of two specialized tracks: Biology Major Track or Psychology Major Track. These tracks are specialized to assure that students who major in Biology and Psychology receive an appropriate breadth of experiences within the field of Psychobiology to complement their chosen major.