Dec 13, 2024  
2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Neuroscience, Minor


The 22 credit Neuroscience minor is a rigorous, interdisciplinary exploration of the brain, mind, and nervous system through a combination of coursework and research opportunities.

The minor includes a core and two areas of emphasis. All neuroscience minors must complete the 10-credit neuroscience core and complete a minimum of 6 credits in each emphasis area.

Students pursuing the Neuroscience minor will be eligible for declaring this minor if they have completed the minor’s prerequisites with a minimum grade of B for each course (P/NP not accepted). Most prerequisites can be completed as part of a major and/or general education. The prerequisites are not part of the minor.

Requirements:

Students pursuing the Minor in Neuroscience are required to:

  • Earn an overall GPA of 3.000 for all required minor courses.
  • Complete all courses in the minor for a letter grade.

neuroscience emphasis areas (12 credits minimum)


Credits are divided between the two emphasis areas, philosophy and psychological sciences and natural, health science, and technological sciences.

A maximum of 3 credits of research may be substituted for coursework in one emphasis area. Research credits must receive prior approval of the Neuroscience Director. If 3 credits of research are applied to one area of emphasis, research credits cannot be applied to the other area of emphasis.

total credits 22


*Psychology majors may only take up to 3 credits of PSY courses (including cross-listed and research) from the philosophy and psychological sciences emphasis area.

optional internships


for students who wish to earn optional, additional credit and experiences in Neuroscience