The Neuroscience minor is not only an appropriate choice for anyone interested in a psychiatric healthcare career, including general medicine or nursing, but also for anyone interested in psychiatry, clinical psychology, pharmacology, or cognitive rehabilitation. In addition, the Neuroscience minor provides a strong foundation for graduate training in neuroscience or biopsychology.
The requirements for the Neuroscience minor are as follows:
- REQUIRED COURSES:
- BIOL 340 – Cellular Biology (4)
- BIOL 410 – Neurobiology (4)
THREE OF THE FOLLOWING:
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- PSYC 253 – Fundamentals of Learning and Motivation (3)*
- PSYC 274 – Biological Psychology (3)*
- PSYC 305 – Cognitive Neuroscience (3) *
- PSYC 372 – Sensation and Perception (3)*
- PSYC 394 – Psychopharmacology (3)*
- Total hours required for the minor: 17
- * Please note: only two of the Psychology courses may count toward the Psychology major requirements
For more information, view the brochure and/or contact the Psychological Science Department Chair, Dr. Miriam Liss
(mliss@umw.edu).