Neuroscience Major

Goal 1: Scientific Reasoning: Students will demonstrate the ability to use scientific reasoning to systematically explore ideas, issues, objects or works.

Outcome 1.1: Organizes evidence to reveal patterns, differences, or similarities related to inquiry findings.

Goal 2: Communication: Students will demonstrate effective oral communication.

Outcome 2.1:Organize and deliver an oral presentation with observable components (introduction, body, conclusion) and skills (verbal, visual).

Goal 3: Lifelong Learning: Students will demonstrate purposeful learning activities, undertaken on an ongoing basis with the aim of improving knowledge, skills and competence.

Outcome 3.1: Assesses prior learning, revealing broader perspectives about educational or life goals.

The traditional undergraduate programs includes a minimum of 120 credits distributed across three components: A General Education component divided into Signature Courses, Variable Courses, and an Integrative Learning requirement; a Major and Divisional component; and Free Electives. In addition to course requirements as specified in each area, students must complete one certified course in each of the following overlay areas¹:

1. Diversity, Globalization or Non-western Area Studies,
2. Ethics Intensive
3. Writing Intensive, and
4. Diversity

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Overlay requirements are part of the 120 credit requirements

General Education Signature Courses

See this page about Signature courses. 

General Education Variable Courses

See this page about Variable courses. Six to Nine courses

General Education Overlays

See this page about Overlays.

General Education Integrative Learning Component

See this page about Integrative Learning Component. Three courses:

Major Requirements