The certificate program in behavioral pharmacology is offered by
Rutgers` Department of Psychology at New Brunswick. The program`s
primary goals are to provide undergraduate students with an integrated
academic and practical background in psychopharmacology and the
behavioral sciences that will enhance their eligibility for employment
in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and/or health-related industries.
The certificate program provides a direct service to the diverse social
and economic needs of New Jersey and serves the interests and needs of
students at Rutgers. In general, the program will produce a
well-educated and experienced workforce that will be attractive to
employers in various sectors of the biomedical research community.
Applications for the program and the requirements are available from
the Department of Psychology.
Student Qualifications for Program Entry
1. Junior or senior year standing.
2. A declared major in psychology.
3. At least a B (3.0 to 4.0) average in the major.
4. A letter of support from your faculty research adviser.
5. The certificate program committee evaluates each application and
selects interns based on academic excellence, relevant experience, and
a personal statement outlining career goals.
Requirements for Completion of the Program
Students are required to complete three of the following four courses with a grade of B or better:
01:830:311 Conditioning and Learning (3)
01:830:313 Physiological Psychology (3)
01:830:363 Behavioral Pharmacology (3)
01:830:412 Neuropsychopharmacology (3)
Students also must complete two terms of research for a minimum of 6
credits in participating faculty members` laboratories. To complete
this requirement, the student may take 01:830:495,496 Research in
Psychology, or, if qualified, 01:830: 497,498 Honors Research in
Psychology.
In addition, completion of a summer internship in
a participating pharmaceutical or biotechnology company is required.
Students become eligible for summer internships after they have
completed at least one term of independent study in the laboratory of a
Rutgers faculty member who participates in the certificate program. The
major adviser, the company sponsor, and the certificate program
committee will jointly determine a student`s placement in a
pharmaceutical company.