Cognitive and Behavioral Science (CBSC)

Cognitive and Behavioral Science

The department offers a cognitive and behavior science major leading to either a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science degree. The choice of degree program should be determined after consultation with a member of the department. Both degree programs emphasize research methodology and would be appropriate for students interested in pursuing graduate study in cognitive and behavioral science or allied fields. The B.S. program places greater emphasis on STEM curriculum and research training than does the B.A. program.

HONORS: An Honors Program in cognitive and behavioral science is offered for qualified students; see department head for details no later than the winter term of the sophomore year.

Department Head: Julie A. Woodzicka

Faculty

First date is the year in which the faculty member began service as regular faculty at the University. Second date is the year of appointment to the present rank.

Nydia Ayala, Ph.D.—(2024)-2024
Assistant Professor of Cognitive and Behavioral Science
Ph.D., Iowa State University

Ryan C. Brindle, Ph.D.—(2018)-2024
Associate Professor of Cognitive and Behavioral Science
Ph.D., University of Birmingham

Megan Fulcher, Ph.D.—(2004)-2018
Professor of Cognitive and Behavioral Science
Ph.D., University of Virginia

Dan R. Johnson, Ph.D.—(2009)-2021
David G. Elmes Term Professor of Cognitive and Behavioral Science
Ph.D., University of Oklahoma

Nicole (Nikki) S. Lee, Ph.D.—(2023)-2024
Assistant Professor of Cognitive and Behavioral Science
Ph.D., University of Massachusetts, Amherst

Karla K. Murdock, Ph.D.—(2005)-2013
Professor of Cognitive and Behavioral Science
Ph.D., University of Georgia

Holly Shablack, Pd.D.—(2022)-2022
Assistant Professor of Cognitive and Behavioral Science
Ph.D., University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill

​Robert E. Stewart, Ph.D.—(1997)-2015
Professor of Cognitive and Behavioral Science
Ph.D., University of Virginia

Wythe L Whiting IV, Ph.D.—(2003)-2014
Professor of Cognitive and Behavioral Science
Ph.D., Georgia Institute of Technology

Julie A. Woodzicka, Ph.D.—(2000)-2012
William R. Kenan, Jr. Professor of Cognitive and Behavioral Science
Ph.D., Boston College

Degrees/Majors/Minors

Major

• •  Cognitive and Behavioral Science major leading to BA degree
• •  Cognitive and Behavioral Science major leading to BS degree

Courses

Cognitive and Behavioral Science

• •  CBSC 110 - Brain and Behavior with Laboratory
• •  CBSC 111 - Brain and Behavior
• •  CBSC 112 - Cognition
• •  CBSC 113 - Principles of Development
• •  CBSC 114 - Introduction to Social Psychology
• •  CBSC 118 - Psychology Mythbusters
• •  CBSC 150 - Psychoactive Drugs and Behavior
• •  CBSC 180 - FS: First-Year Seminar
• •  CBSC 185 - Introduction to Data Science: Trends Over Time
• •  CBSC 210 - Introduction to Clinical Psychology
• •  CBSC 212 - Health Psychology
• •  CBSC 213 - Development of Human Sexuality
• •  CBSC 214 - The Psychology of Humor
• •  CBSC 215 - Seminar in Evolutionary Psychology
• •  CBSC 216 - Health Neuroscience
• •  CBSC 223 - Toys and Playful Learning
• •  CBSC 225 - The Pursuit of Happiness
• •  CBSC 250 - Statistics and Research Design
• •  CBSC 295 - Current Advances in Psychological Science
• •  CBSC 296 - Spring-Term Topics in Cognitive and Behavioral Science
• •  CBSC 301 - Applications of Cognitive and Behavioral Science
• •  CBSC 309 - Data Science: Mind Analytics
• •  CBSC 312 - Sensation Measurement and Perception
• •  CBSC 313 - Neural Mechanisms of Motivated Behaviors
• •  CBSC 314 - Attention
• •  CBSC 315 - Cognitive Neuroscience
• •  CBSC 316 - Neuropharmacology
• •  CBSC 317 - Sleep and Circadian Rhythms in Health and Disease
• •  CBSC 319 - Cognition and Emotion
• •  CBSC 321 - Socioemotional Development
• •  CBSC 322 - Gender-Role Development
• •  CBSC 323 - Language, Culture, and Emotion
• •  CBSC 325 - Developmental Psychopathology
• •  CBSC 329 - Stereotyping, Prejudice, and Discrimination
• •  CBSC 349 - Topical Seminar in Cognitive and Behavioral Science
• •  CBSC 353 - Advanced Methods in Systems Neuroscience Research
• •  CBSC 354 - Advanced Methods in Attention Research
• •  CBSC 355 - Advanced Methods in Cognitive Neuroscience Research
• •  CBSC 357 - Advanced Methods in Human Psychophysiology
• •  CBSC 359 - Advanced Methods in Cognition and Emotion Research
• •  CBSC 362 - Advanced Methods in Developmental Psychology Research
• •  CBSC 363 - Advanced Methods in Language, Culture and Emotion
• •  CBSC 365 - Advanced Methods in Developmental Psychopathology Research
• •  CBSC 369 - Advanced Methods in Social Psychology Research
• •  CBSC 395 - Special Topics in Cognitive and Behavioral Science
• •  CBSC 398 - Advanced Research Methods in Cognitive and Behavioral Science
• •  CBSC 399 - Advanced Research Methods in Cognitive and Behavioral Science
• •  CBSC 421 - Directed Individual Research
• •  CBSC 422 - Directed Individual Research
• •  CBSC 423 - Directed Individual Research
• •  CBSC 431 - Tutorial in Cognitive and Behavioral Science
• •  CBSC 432 - Tutorials in Cognitive and Behavioral Science
• •  CBSC 433 - Tutorial in Cognitive and Behavioral Science
• •  CBSC 443 - Honors Thesis Proposal
• •  CBSC 453 - Internship
• •  CBSC 493 - Honors Thesis