The department of psychology has designed a field-intensive program in mental health to support majors in the acquisition of knowledge in coursework, the development of skills, field experience, and job development and placement. This program is expected to increase students’ competitiveness for relevant entry-level job positions and for admission to graduate programs. Another purpose this program serves relates to Spelman’s commitment to community service.
Students entering the mental health delivery system early in internship and practicum experiences will learn about the various services and will develop skills that will enable them to be effective service providers for the community, even as undergraduates. The mental health sequence consists of concentration in psychology courses specifically relevant to the area.
Neuroscience is one of the fastest-growing academic areas in the world because it uses an interdisciplinary approach to examine questions concerning the brain's relationship with the mind and body. Fundamental questions examine how the brain functions in relation to normal behavior and how malfunctions of the brain influence behavior in the form of mental or physical disorders.
The department of psychology has designed a course of study that spans several disciplines, including psychology, neurobiology, chemistry, genetics, and mathematics. Students with a concentration in neuroscience will learn about the methods and techniques used to study the nervous system, and the remarkable relationship between the mind and body.
The concentration is ideal for anyone interested in such relationships, whether they plan to enter the world of work or continue on to graduate school or medical school. While the course of study is intensive, students are exposed to a unique learning experience that will stimulate their minds from the diversity of approaches to problems that are best understood using an interdisciplinary approach.