Neuroscience embodies the liberal arts experience as it draws on techniques and findings from several academic disciplines including biology, chemistry, computer science, mathematics, physics, and psychology. This program provides students with the fundamental knowledge and exposure needed to pursue careers and post-graduate studies in fields related to psychology, human development and aging, health and disease, rehabilitation, biomedical research, human-machine interactions, and other emerging disciplines.
Upon completion of the neuroscience program, students should be able to:
Knowledge Base: Demonstrate familiarity with the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and trends in neuroscience including its links to other science disciplines
Scientific Inquiry and Critical Thinking Skills: Apply basic research methods in neuroscience, including research design, data analysis, and interpretation. Demonstrate scientific reasoning, problem solving, and critical thinking
Ethics and Responsible Conduct of Research: Demonstrate use of empirical evidence, tolerate ambiguity, act ethically, and reflect other values that are the underpinning of neuroscience as a science
Communication: Demonstrate competence in writing and in oral communication skills. Be able to produce a research study or other neuroscience project, explain its scientific results, and present information
Individual and Professional Development: Develop the ability to apply neuroscience content, skills, project management, and teamwork skills to career preparation