M.S. in Interdisciplinary Neuroscience
Curriculum
The program requires a minimum of 30 credits: 20-23 in coursework, 6-9 in research, and 1-3 in electives.
Required courses include:
- NEU 502: Introduction to Neurobiology (4 cr)
- NEU 503: Introduction to the Neurosciences (3 cr)
- NEU 504: Neuroethics (1 cr)
- NEU 511: Human Neuroscience and Neurology (5 cr)
- PSY/STA 532: Experimental Design (3 cr)
- at least one credit of NEU 581 or 582: Neurosciences Colloquium (Seminar)
Other requirements:
- One Semester of NEU 591: Special Projects in Neurosciences (Independent Study) is required in your primary area of research
- Two semesters of journal club (NEU 587: Seminar in Neurobiology or equivalent with permission)
- A thesis proposal and successful defense of thesis are required
Non-thesis Option
The non-thesis program requires a minimum of 30 credits: 23 in required coursework, 7-9 in electives. Required courses include: NEU 502, 503, 504, at least two semesters of NEU 581/582, 587 (four semesters), 591 (at least 3 credits), PSY/STA 532 or equivalent, and three credits of statistics. As stated before, non-thesis track students do not require a major professor.
Graduate Learning Outcomes
- Graduates will have an advanced knowledge of interdisciplinary neuroscience to integrate information effectively from multiple disciplines.
- Graduates will conduct original research integrating ethical research practices using appropriate applications of quantitative and qualitative methods in interdisciplinary neuroscience.