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Nov 25, 2024
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American University Catalog 2021-2022 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Honors in Neuroscience
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Available through the Undergraduate Program in Neuroscience, College of Arts and Sciences , the Honors in Neuroscience program offers Neuroscience majors the opportunity for an intensive supervised research experience in Neuroscience coupled with professional development. Research projects will be designed in conjunction with a faculty mentor and completed as part of a two-semester Honors Capstone. Honors in Neuroscience students will also complete an upper-level seminar course focused on research methods and professional skill development, to prepare students to pursue careers in Neuroscience.
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Admission to the Program
Students apply for admission to the program in their junior year.
Students seeking admission to the program must have a cumulative GPA of 3.50 or higher and submit a written application, which includes a research proposal. The application includes listing completed Neuroscience coursework with grades, any additional coursework that is relevant to the proposed project, a summary of any laboratory experience, and a description of how participation in the Honors program will help the student to meet their career goals. The student will name a faculty mentor and include a description of the proposed research project.
Program Requirements
- 9 credit hours of Honors in Neuroscience coursework
- Minimum 3.50 major GPA in Neuroscience (BS)
Required (9 credit hours)
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