The neuroscience co-major involves foundational and upper-level coursework in biology, psychology, chemistry and statistics, as well as electives in philosophy, health sports and sciences, computer science and social work. The neuroscience co-major is housed in the Department of Biology and is directed by the Neuroscience Programs Coordinator.
Declaring the Co-Major
Students can apply to the neuroscience co-major on the admission application. Because co-majors must be paired with a primary major, students who apply to neuroscience will be placed in the Discover program as their primary major. Admitted students can change their primary major by contacting the Office of Recruitment and Admission, or enrolled students can meet with their advisor to declare a primary major.
Additional Information
The neuroscience co-major can be completed in four years (in addition to your primary major), allowing you to graduate on-time with two distinct credentials. To complete the neuroscience co-major, students must complete their primary major requirements and take at least 12 discrete 300/400 neuroscience hours, above and beyond the requirements of their primary major.
Visit the Catalog to view additional details about the neuroscience co-major, including major requirements and course descriptions. Contact Neuroscience Programs Coordinator Pothitos Pitychoutis for additional questions.
