Psychology - major

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Our faculty members are all active scholars who seek out and involve undergraduate students to make valuable contributions to their research. From as early as their second year on campus, psychology student researchers take advantage of powerful resources like our Animal Behavior Laboratory and community institutions like Danville State Psychiatric Hospital to examine real issues and make a real impact. Get started by learning about our faculty and contacting a professor whose research interests you.

Psychology faculty & staff

Emerging Behavioral Scientists Fellowships offer early opportunities for transformative research-based experiences in psychology. These $1,000 fellowships support students who spend at least one month on campus during the summer doing research with a faculty mentor. They are typically awarded to students entering their second or third year at Bucknell, with preference given to students who are just beginning their research experiences. Additional support is also available for eight- and 10-week research experiences.

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The neuroscience major adds a focus on biology and chemistry to psychology coursework to examine how the brain and nervous system interact with behavior.

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The animal behavior major blends psychology and biology to examine animal life from a variety of perspectives, including ecological, evolutionary and physiological dimensions.

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