Neuroscience BS, Molecular 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, Molecular 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, Molecular Neuroscience Concentration
54
To qualify as a major, a minimum of 54 credits are required but students may take up to 55 credits based on course selection. Majority of courses are in psychology and biology. 16 credits are taken in the concentration and 6 credits are required for capstone.
General Education Credits Required for a BA in Neuroscience, Molecular 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 |
|---|---|
| ENG 0122-107 Art & Craft of Writing General Education Requirement |
3- credits |
| PIA 0501-101 General Psychology BS Neuroscience/General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| BIO 0105-111 Bio Concepts & Methods BS Neuroscience/General Education Requirement |
4 credits |
| CHE 0106-111 General Chemistry I Concentration Requirement |
4 credits |
| Humanities Electives 1 of 2 courses General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| 17 credits |
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| FYS 0952-110 First Year Seminar General Education Requirement |
4 credits |
| PIA 0501-103 Writing in Psychology BS Neuroscience/General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| BIO 0105-112 Bio Concepts & Methods II BS Neuroscience/General Education Requirement |
4 credits |
| Molecular Neuro Elective Select 1 course Concentration Requirement |
4 credits |
| 15 credits |
Second Year
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| PIA 0501-137 Psychological Statistics BS Neuroscience/General Education Requirement |
4 credits |
| BIO 0105-213 Introduction to Neurobiology BS Neuroscience Requirement |
3 credits |
| Molecular Neuroscience Elective Select 1 course Concentration 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 |
| 17 credits |
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| PIA 0501-245 Psychological Research BS Neuroscience/General Education Requirement |
4 credits |
| Molecular Neuroscience Elective Select 1 course Concentration Requirement |
4 credits |
| Arts Electives 1 of 2 courses General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| Global Awareness/Civic Engagement Electives 1 of 2 courses General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| 14 credits |
Third Year
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| Arts Electives 2 of 2 courses General Education Requirement |
4 credits |
| Communication Elective Select 1 course General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| Humanities Electives 2 of 2 courses General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| Global Awareness/Civic Engagement Electives 1 of 2 courses General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| PIA 0501-395 Integrative Neuroscience Seminar BS Neuroscience Requirement |
2 credits |
| 15 credits |
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| Molecular Neuroscience Elective Select 1 course Concentration Requirement |
4 credits |
| Breadth Requirement Select 1 course Concentration Requirement |
3 credits |
| General Elective | 3 credits |
| General Elective | 3 credits |
| General Elective | 3 credits |
| 16 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 |
| General Elective | 3 credits |
| 15 credits |
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| Capstone Experience 2 of 2 courses BS Neuroscience Requirement |
3 credits |
| BIO 0105-484 Neurobiology BS Neuroscience Requirement |
3 credits |
| General Elective | 3 credits |
| General Elective | 3 credits |
| General Elective | 3 credits |
| 15 credits |
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