Looking for a future that keeps you curious and engaged? Explore the anatomy and inner workings of the brain, learn about cutting-edge treatments for mental illness, and use psychological theory to design, test, and run an experiment that investigates human behavior. You’ll connect with professionals in a range of careers that use a background in psychology and neuroscience to see if this area of study might hold the key to your future.
Highlights
- Dissect a Brain— Dissect a brain in a session led by a neuroscientist.
- Conduct Research + Present to Panel of Experts—Complete an original research project and receive feedback from psychologists and industry experts in fields such as clinical psychology, behavioral neuroscience, criminal, and organizational psychology. Present your findings in our end-of-session Brain Summit Symposium, where professional clinicians hear presentations and provide feedback.
- Work in a Neurochemistry Lab—Determine the efficacy of treatments for neurodegenerative diseases in a college research lab.
- Use Advanced Neuroimaging Technology—Get hands-on experience with the latest neuroimaging equipment. Interpret EEG readings, discuss how scans are being used in determining treatment protocols, and learn about other applications of these technologies in research and patient treatment.
Program Description
In this Career Concentration, you’ll explore the intersections of psychology and neuroscience in an attempt to understand and unlock the mysteries of the human brain. Delve into a range of disciplines within the field of psychology and learn how to apply different therapeutic theories to diagnostics and clinical treatment of mental illnesses.
An introduction to behavioral neuroscience examines the presumed biological bases for such illnesses—as well as the relationship between brain activity and a person’s subjective experience, principles governing neuronal activity, and neurotransmitter systems in memory, motivation, and addiction. Here, you’ll explore the tools used by psychologists for diagnosis, analyze nervous system anatomy and functionality through labs measuring muscle action potential, and learn from leading experts on the role of psychology in the interrogation of criminal suspects.
Summer Fun in Greater Boston
At EXPLO, you’ll start building a future while having unforgettable summer fun, from foodie tours, sports events, and cruises in Boston to unwinding at movie nights, spa nights, and concerts on the Wellesley College campus.
Get College-Ready
EXPLO’s Career Concentrations can be college application boosters. You can earn college credits while still in high school, tour Boston-area colleges and universities, and include your completed work in college applications portfolios.
College credit is available through Sarah Lawrence College and Hampshire College.
Session 1: June 30 – July 19, 2024 (Residential), July 1 – July 18, 2024 (Commuter)
Session 2: July 21 – August 9, 2024 (Residential), July 22 - August 8, 2024 (Commuter)
Tuition: $7,895 (Residential), $3,995 (Commuter)
Tuition at EXPLO is all-inclusive in nature: it includes all programming costs, course supplies, room and board, food, and entertainment.
Industry-leading Program/Travel Protection plans are available.