Javascript is currently not supported, or is disabled by this browser. Please enable Javascript for full functionality.

   
    Nov 05, 2024  
American University Catalog 2024-2025 
    
American University Catalog 2024-2025

Honors in Neuroscience


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.

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)  

Course Requirements