Frequently Asked Questions
What makes this program special?
- Online-First: This program is built to ensure that its online classes are not merely attempting to recreate the in-person experience, but truly leverage the strengths of online learning. Students are able to enjoy the flexibility of remote coursework and engage with students at other leading institutions, bolstering their professional networks for the future.
- Hands-On: This program layers in lab work and hands-on activities from the NNCI ensuring that students will not only learn key concepts but also apply them in a variety of fun and creative ways.
- Psychiatry-Focused: The Clinical Neuropathology course provides students with a robust understanding of modern psychiatry – something not offered by most neuroscience programs.
Who should take this program?
- Students who wish to pursue graduate studies in neuroscience, counseling, therapy, addiction work, or social work
- Students who wish to enter medical school – especially those who are interested in psychiatric care
- Former premedical students who wish to still pursue the sciences
What types of students should avoid this program?
- Students who struggle in General Biology or General Chemistry are unlikely to be successful in this program.
- Students who wish to pursue graduate studies in psychology should major in psychology for the increased focus on research.
What if a student is interested in these courses, but doesn’t want to work in Neuroscience?
As mentioned above, this program prepares students for a wide range of career options, most students completing this program will likely not pursue neuroscience or psychiatry.
What if a student is advanced or would like to pursue graduate studies?
Premedical students will need to complete the following additional coursework:
- 1 year of Physics
- Calculus 1
- 1 year of Organic Chemistry (or the second semester of General Chemistry and the second semester of Organic Chemistry)
- 1 semester of Biochemistry – also listed as an elective within the Neuroscience program
Students who are pursuing career-centric graduate programs, such as social work or addiction work should strive to gain hands-on experience or experience shadowing and should consider double majoring in a related field.
Students considering graduate work in Neuroscience, specifically, should ensure that they take more than the required number of electives in the program. Of particular importance are Biochemistry II, Developmental Biology, Genetics, and courses on Memory or Perception.