Is it the Right Major for You?
If you take the introductory course for the major, find it interesting, and earn a good grade, then you are likely to enjoy and do well in upper-level classes.
Explore psychology and neuroscience degrees and courses.
What do our majors do in addition to taking classes? Your learning and personal development as a psychology or neuroscience major should extend beyond the typical classroom. You are encouraged to:
- Participate in co-curricular activities - student groups, volunteer opportunities, professional organizations, overseas studies.
- Take advantage of research opportunities in faculty laboratories - the primary way our majors receive personal mentoring from faculty.
- Explore career options and take action to enhance your career development each of your 4 years in college.
- Discover what you need to do to prepare for graduate school if the career in which you are interested requires a graduate degree.
What if you are pretty confident that you want to major in psychology or neuroscience, but aren't sure of your career goal? You have hundreds of career options with just a bachelor's degree and additional options if you go on to graduate or professional school. Psychological & Brain Sciences and the College of Arts & Sciences offer great resources including academic advisors, career counselors, career development courses, and career exploration resources - start here.
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Indiana University offers many resources to help students choose their major. You might want to:
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