Neuroscience BS, Cognitive Neuroscience Concentration Degree Map
The degree map is a term-by-term sample course schedule to make it easier for you to understand how to graduate in four years with a Neuroscience major The actual sequence of courses may differ for each student. Please consult with your advisor about the best path for you.
Credits to Graduate with a BS in Neuroscience, Cognitive Neuroscience Concentration
120
A Bachelor in Science degree requires 120 credits to complete. With 5 classes a semester, this puts you on track to graduate in 4 years. A minimum gpa of 2.0 is required.
Credits for Major in Neuroscience, Cognitive Neuroscience Concentration
53
To qualify as a major, a minimum of 53 credits are required but students may take up to 55 credits based on course selection. Majority of courses are in psychology and biology. 15 credits are taken in the concentration and 6 credits are required for capstone.
General Education Credits Required for a BA in Neuroscience, Cognitive Neuroscience Concentration
25
With careful advisement, you can complete your General Education requirements with 25-28 credits. Talk to your advisor about how to make credits from your major count toward General Education.
First Year
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| PIA 0501-101 General Psychology BS Neuroscience/General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| BIO 0105-111 Biological Concepts and Methods I BS Neuroscience Requirement |
4 credits |
| Social Sciences Electives Select 1 course General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| Information Literacy Elective Select 1 course General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| General Elective | 3 credits |
| 16 credits |
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| PIA 0501-103 Writing in Psychology BS Neuroscience/General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| BIO 0105-112 Biological Concepts and Methods II BS Neuroscience Requirement |
4 credits |
| Cognitive Neuroscience Elective Select 1 course Concentration Requirement |
3 credits |
| Arts Electives 2 of 2 courses General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| Global Awareness/Civic Engagement Electives 2 of 2 courses General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| 15 credits |
Second Year
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| PIA 0501-137 Psychological Statistics BS Neuroscience/General Education Requirement |
4 credits |
| BIO 0105-213 Intro to Neurobiology BS Neuroscience Requirement |
3 credits |
| SOC (0170) 200 Elective Select 200 level course BA Sociology Requirement |
3 credits |
| Foreign Language Course Level III BA Sociology/General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| Cognitive Neuroscience Elective Select 1 course Concentration Requirement |
3 credits |
| 16 credits |
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| PIA 0501-245 Psychological Research BS Neuroscience/General Education Requirement |
4 credits |
| Cognitive Neuroscience Elective Select 1 course Concentration Requirement |
3 credits |
| Arts Electives 2 of 2 courses General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| Global Awareness/Civic Engagement Electives 2 of 2 courses General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| General Elective | 3 credits |
| 16 credits |
Third Year
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| Cognitive Neuroscience Elective Select 1 course Concentration Requirement |
3 credits |
| Communication Elective Select 1 course General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| Humanities Electives 2 of 2 courses General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| General Elective | 3 credits |
| General Elective | 3 credits |
| 15 credits |
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| Cognitive Neuroscience Elective Select 1 course Concentration Requirement |
3 credits |
| Breadth Requirement Select 1 course Concentration Requirement |
3 credits |
| General Elective | 3 credits |
| General Elective | 3 credits |
| General Elective | 3 credits |
| 15 credits |
Fourth Year
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| Capstone Experience 1 of 2 courses BS Neuroscience Requirement |
3 credits |
| General Elective | 3 credits |
| General Elective | 3 credits |
| General Elective | 3 credits |
| 12 credits |
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| BIO 0501-484 Neurobiology BS Neuroscience Requirement |
3 credits |
| Capstone Experience 2 of 2 courses BS Neuroscience Requirement |
3 credits |
| General Elective | 3 credits |
| General Elective | 3 credits |
| General Elective | 3 credits |
| 15 credits |
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