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Neuroscience Minor

Explore the Complex Mysteries of the Brain
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    Work with Faculty to Conduct Research with a Wide Variety of Populations Including Children & Individuals with Traumatic Brain Injury

  • Service

    Work in Applied Settings from Preschools to Prisons Through Our Supervised Counseling Practicum

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    Among the Public National Universities, U.S. News & World Report

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Use cellular and biomolecular processes to develop technologies and products.

Design and program machines that mimic human behavior and thinking.

Develop and produce pharmaceutical drugs for use as medications.

Focus on how brain injuries or illnesses affect cognitive and behavioral functions.

Assess and treat problematic behaviors.

Learn To

Learn to think critically about and analyze psychology concepts and literature

Effectively communicate psychological concepts and research

Present and interpret quantitative data in psychological research

Gain a strong foundational knowledge of human anatomy and physiology

Neuroscience, Minor, Program Overview

Master the Fundamentals of the Field

Our program brings together the study of brain behavior and cognition. Its interdisciplinary nature allows you to master the fundamentals of the field using traditional classrooms and applied learning experiences. You will gain the knowledge needed to further your study or seek careers in cognitive science, human development and other emerging disciplines.

Sample Courses in the Neuroscience Minor

Table shows sample courses for this program
PSY 105 General Psychology
BIO 201 Principles of Biology: Cells
PSY 256 Brain & Behavior
BIO 443 Neurobiology
PSY 456 Advanced Biological Psychology
BIO 240 Human Anatomy & Physiology I
BIO 335 Genetics
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How Do I Minor in Neuroscience?

You must complete five required core courses (14 hours) and an additional nine credit hours of electives.


Contact the minor coordinators for more information:

Dr. Kara Yopak, Biology and Marine Biology

Dr. Rachel Kohman, Psychology

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