Neuroscience Major

Are you passionate about understanding the brain? Do you see yourself leading research that could uncover new treatments for neurological disorders or mental illnesses?

Grand View’s Neuroscience program will give you the knowledge and skills to tackle complex questions about brain function and behavior. From exploring neural mechanisms to developing new therapies, our program prepares you for impactful roles in research, healthcare, and beyond.

Grand View’s Neuroscience program also provides students with an excellent foundation for graduate work in neuroscience, medical school, or related fields such as psychology, counseling, and social work.

Why Grand View?

• 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 your professional networks for the future.
• Hands-On: This program layers in lab work and hands-on activities from the National Neuroscience Curriculum Initiative (NNCI) ensuring that you 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.

Course Highlights

Neuroscience Foundations

This course introduces students to the field of neuroscience, explores the cellular and molecular basis of neural systems, and discusses the neural basis of cognition. Students are expected to leverage their understanding of biology and chemistry to build a working knowledge of neuroscience fundamentals.

Biological Basis of Perception and Movement

Perception and Movement are fundamentally driven by biological processes. This course provides students with an understanding of the various systems and organs that play a role in the human ability to perceive the world and move through it.

Cognitive Neuroscience

Cognitive Neuroscience is the study of the biological processes that underlie behavior, learning, thought and experience. This course builds on students’ understanding of neuroscience and psychology to explore information processing, behavior, language, and more. Special attention is paid to the neurological factors that drive behavior and give rise to a range of disorders.

Clinical Neuropathology

This course captures foundational concepts in modern psychiatric care and neuroscience and makes them clear and accessible. It provides students with a broad knowledge base covering many of the latest developments in the field of neuroscience, including our most modern understanding of developmental disorders, various pathologies of neurological systems, the role of microbiology in neurological care, and more.

Upon completion, students will be well prepared to pursue graduate study or work in the sciences, armed with a strong understanding of the current state of both Neuroscience and Mental Health and the connections between both.

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