Neuroscience—Interdisciplinary Concentration
Total credit hours required for concentration: 19
The interdisciplinary nature of the discipline will provide students pursuing this concentration a variety of academic perspectives within the neurosciences, through integrative learning, critical thinking, and creative problem solving within a continuously growing field. Innovations in neuroscience are rapidly expanding our understanding of how the brain functions and providing new insights into diseases and mental health conditions. Beyond the medical implications of neuroscience research, new discoveries and technological advancement are already affecting the broader society in a wide range of contexts, thus discussions taking place within the course structure offered to the students participating in this interdisciplinary concentration will prepare them for this unique work-force. 19 credit hours are required to complete the Neuroscience Concentration.
No more than 6 credit hours can count toward both the Neuroscience Concentration and the Bachelor of Arts in Psychology.
Students wanting to apply to graduate school in Neuroscience are highly encouraged to take BIOL 4399: Selected Topics: Research in Neuroscience, or PSYC 4399: Selected Topics: Research Continuation, or Selected Topics courses related to Neuroscience with either Psychology or Biology faculty.
Neuroscience Concentration Requirements
Required Core Courses
Neuroscience Psychology Course Options
Select one of these seven courses in Psychology.
Neuroscience Biology Course Options
Select a minimum of three credit hours from these options in Biology.
Total Credit Hours: 19