Neuroscience (B.S.)

How to apply

Full acceptance in the major is granted when the following requirements are met:

1. Completion of PSYC-1300, NEUR-2110, NEUR-2310, BIOL-1311/BIOL-1111, and CHEM-1311 with grades of C- or better in each class.
2. An overall grade point average of at least 2.0.

Students may seek provisional acceptance into the major after completion of two of the above listed courses with grades of C- or better in each class.

Students must develop an Individual Development Plan (IDP) at the time of major declaration.  The IDP is a written articulation of a student’s academic and vocational goals; the desired skills, knowledge, and experiences needed to attain those goals; and discuss how their proposed program of study will move them toward these goals. The IDP should also include planned upper-level electives and the role each of these courses will aid in attaining those goals. The IDP should be submitted to the Program Director when the major is declared. The IDP will be shared with the assigned Neuroscience advisor. The IDP provides opportunities for the student to reflect on their progress toward their goals.

A student may not earn a major in Neuroscience and another major in Biology.  A student may not earn a major in Neuroscience and a minor in Biology or Psychology.  If a student wishes to major in both Neuroscience and Psychology, a maximum of two Psychology elective courses can be used to satisfy requirements for the Neuroscience major.