Neuroscience Minor
The Neuroscience minor is designed to enable students in a variety of majors to explore the important and rapidly expanding field of neuroscience. The minor enhances students’ preparation for a variety of careers and/or graduate study in neuroscience and health-related professions. Students are engaged in the study of brain science, its intersection with cognition and behavior, and its many applications to solving real-world problems.
Neuroscience Minor Requirements
Neuroscience Minor Courses
Admission Requirements
C- or higher in PSY 113 General Psychology
Total Credits: 22
Core Requirements (10 credits)
- PSY 235 Introduction to Neuroscience (3)
- PSY 345 Brain and Behavior (3)
- BIOL 311 Neurobiology (4)
Electives (12 credits)
Required-Complete a minimum of 3 credits from each group:
- Group I: Biosciences
- BIOL 402 Principles of Animal Behavior (3)
- BIOL 360 Cellular and Molecular Physiology (4)
- Group II: Psychology
- PSY 348 Cognitive Psychology (3)
- PSY 360 Sensation and Perception (3)
Electives – Complete a minimum of 6 credits from the following:
- BIOL 341 Genetics (4)
- BIOL 360 Cellular and Molecular Physiology (4)
- BIOL 365 Developmental Biology (4)
- BIOL 402 Principles of Animal Behavior (3)
- CHEM 400 Biochemistry I (3)
- PSY 202 Developmental Psychology (3)
- PSY 317 Alcoholism and Drug Abuse (3)
- PSY 342 Learning and Memory (3)
- PSY 348 Cognitive Psychology (3)
- PSY 360 Sensation and Perception (3)
- PSY 463 Advanced Psychopathology (3)
Student Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate knowledge of the history, key issues, questions, and perspectives that define neuroscience.
- Demonstrate a solid understanding of basic neuroanatomy and nervous system function on a molecular, cellular and systems level.
- Describe major areas of neuroscience with a clear understanding of the main research approaches, techniques, topics, and applications to the workforce.
- Apply critical thinking skills to formulate novel scientific questions and incorporate the appropriate analytical research methodologies to address them.
- Communicate effectively about neuroscience in written and oral form.
- Develop an understanding of the interdisciplinary nature of neuroscience, and articulate contributing perspectives from psychology, biology, physiology and chemistry.
- Evaluate the discipline of neuroscience critically within a larger cultural, socio-historical, and ethical framework.
Questions? Contact Us
Chad Duncan,
PhD, MS, BA
(He/Him/His)
Associate Professor
Psychology Department