Neuroscience (Minor)

Explore how the brain and behavior are interconnected in this fast-growing scientific discipline.

You will examine how the brain works from the firing of neurons to the coordination of the nervous system. Major topics of study include the senses, learning, memory, and emotions. Because of the focus on the biological foundations of behavior, the neuroscience minor pairs well with majors in Health Sciences.

Neuroscience Degrees

  • Minor is Neuroscience

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Build Skills In: 

  • Research methods
  • Scientific inquiry
  • Neuroscience applications to behavior
  • Critical thinking and evaluation
 

Career Opportunities: 

  • Researcher
  • Professor
  • Allied health practitioner
  • Neuropsychologist

Many of these careers will require specialized or graduate training.

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Neuroscience Curriculum Guides & Degree Options

Students interested in course descriptions and academic policies can check out our Undergraduate Catalog.

A Taylor liberal arts education will prepare you to live and work in a fast-changing world. It also goes a step further: laying a strong spiritual foundation that cultivates wisdom. You’ll become a well-versed individual, equipped with critical thinking skills, a lifelong love of learning, and an appreciation for God’s creation.

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Careers and Neuroscience

You will be prepared to pursue graduate programs in neuroscience and psychology, and to make significant contributions in a variety of careers, including medicine and nursing, public health, biotechnology and biomedicine, and other scientific fields. 

Related Majors

Neuroscience is part of the Psychology Department

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Laura Gerig
Department Chair and Associate Professor of Psychology

765-998-5143
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Cindi Carder
Psychology & Academic Assessment/Testing Program Assistant

765-998-5373
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