Program Overview

Bachelor of Science (BS), Neuroscience

Program Overview

The Neuroscience degree is an exciting interdisciplinary program combining biology and psychology that will give you a comprehensive understanding of the brain and behavior. This program includes coursework in biology, biochemistry, neuroanatomy, and psychology, providing knowledge necessary for graduate study. You will learn translatable skills in research methods, statistics, and data analysis. This major is a bridge into any career or graduate program requiring a biological or psychological background, especially in medicine, clinical psychology, and rehabilitation.

Career Outcomes

As a graduate of our neuroscience program, you will have a wide array of career opportunities at your fingertips whether you choose to pursue further education or enter immediately into the workforce. If you choose graduate school, you will be prepared for programs in neuroscience, neurobiology, psychology, pharmacology, research, public health, biotechnology, and more. Our program is also uniquely suited for pre-med students, which opens the door to med school upon graduating from Anderson University. If you enter immediately into the workforce, you’ll be equipped for roles in counseling, social work, marketing consulting, and public health.

Program at a Glance

• Total Credit Hours: 124
• Program Type: BS
• I-20 Approved: Yes
• I-17 Approved: Yes

Details

• Program Director: Joni Criswell/Robert Franklin
• Class Format: Seated (Main Campus)
• Program Duration: 4 years (8 semesters)
• Start Date: Fall: August | Spring: January

Suggested Class Sequence

Admission Requirements

• Previous Degree Required: No previous degree is required to enroll in this program.
• Transcript Required: Official high school or GED transcripts will need to be submitted as part of the application process for this program. Transfer students must submit official transcripts from their previous school.
• Additional Admission Requirements: Two essays (prompts) or official SAT, ACT, or CLT scores are required during the application process.
• Application Deadline: Anderson University has a rolling admission process (students are notified when they are accepted whenever that is during the year) but students are encouraged to apply by the following dates: December 1st for the best scholarship consideration and no later than July 1st to begin in the fall semester.

Related Programs

• College of Arts and Sciences
  • Bachelor of Arts (BA), Human Development and Family Studies
  • Bachelor of Science (BS), Biology
  • Bachelor of Science (BS), Psychology: Clinical

Why AU?

Anderson University offers Neuroscience students a remarkable degree of flexibility, allowing you to tailor your educational journey to align with your chosen career path. You will have the option to choose courses in both psychology and biology and will engage in research under the guidance of distinguished faculty members in both disciplines. This interdisciplinary approach sets this STEM degree apart, ensuring that you will not only receive a comprehensive liberal arts foundation but also actively participate in coursework that spans two academic departments. Our program leverages the cutting-edge LCMC neuroscience courses, developed by the National Neuroscience Curriculum Initiative (NNCI), which supplies you with a curriculum enriched with core neuroscience concepts. You’ll take these courses under the instruction of faculty members who are esteemed and active in their field.