Department of Psychology and Neuroscience
This is a vibrant and busy department, with approximately 1,000 undergraduate majors, 60 doctoral students, 25 full-time faculty, and three full-time staff members. We proudly offer both a Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology as well as a Bachelor of Science degree in Neuroscience. We are pleased to offer doctoral degrees in Psychology (Ph.D.), with tracks in Behavioral Neuroscience, Social Psychology, and General Experimental Psychology. We also have an outstanding APA-Accredited Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.) program.
Graduate Programs
The department offers two doctoral degrees: Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) in Clinical Psychology and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Psychology.
Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology
The Psy.D. degree prepares students as practitioner-scientists in clinical psychology. The program is fully accredited by the American Psychological Association. Formal course work is integrated with practicum and research experiences to produce highly qualified practitioner-scientists in this area of specialization.
Ph.D. in Psychology
The Ph.D. program in psychology prepares students for university teaching/research, and applied positions in universities, hospitals, industry, or government. The program has three training tracks: Behavioral Neuroscience, Social Psychology, and General Experimental Psychology.
Undergraduate Programs
Psychology and neuroscience are comprehensive and versatile majors, providing educational foundation for advanced study in any field.
Psychology
Psychology is the study of the mind and behavior. It seeks to understand the origins and processes of thought and emotion by drawing from biological, social, and cultural aspects of the human experience.
Neuroscience
Neuroscience is the study of the nervous system with a special focus on the brain. As a multidisciplinary field, neuroscience draws from biology, psychology, chemistry and other areas to develop a thorough understanding of the nervous system and related disorders. From molecules and genes to behavior and motor skills, neuroscience spans the full range of the nervous system.
News
More NewsJul. 18, 2022
Mysteries of the Brain and Mind
There’s no organ in the human body more complex and mysterious than the brain. It tells the rest of our body what to do and when to do it, and it cradles our thoughts and memories, compulsions and obsessions, aspirations and disappointments. It may be the only part of the body that is...
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Record-setting 13 Fulbright recipients top list of student scholar honors for 2022 — so far
Three years ago, Baylor set a school record when seven Bears earned prestigious Fulbright scholarships — part of the nation’s flagship program for international graduate study and education. This year, Baylor students are blowing that record out of the water. An incredible 13 BU students have already been named Fulbright recipients for 2022.
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The Meaning of R1
Baylor's R1 status is far more than an elite club or glossy résumé item. It positions Baylor to have a significant impact around the world. Baylor faculty explain what that means to them in Baylor Magazine.
Feb. 8, 2022
Baylor Researchers Receive $2.7 Million John Templeton Foundation Grant to Study Higher Education Virtue Formation
Grant will fund longitudinal study of students at centers and institutes for Christian study, secular universities, and religiously affiliated universities.