Neuroscience Major and Learning Outcomes

Neuroscience Major Mission Statement

The mission of the Neuroscience Program is to provide a quality educational experience and a broad knowledge of the field of neuroscience. Through laboratory experiences, research projects, and community outreach, students will develop critical and analytics thinking, problem solving, and communication skills. The Neuroscience program supports the DeSales University mission by providing all students with quality higher education according to the philosophy of Christian Humanism as developed by Saint Francis DeSales. Graduates are prepared for professional careers in business and industry, graduate school, and professional school.

Neuroscience Major Student Learning Outcomes

Students who graduate from DeSales University with a major in neuroscience will be able to demonstrate:

1. Basic knowledge of fundamental concepts in neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, and neuropharmacology, and will have appropriate training to begin a successful career or begin graduate school;
2. The ability to use published literature and current scientific databases to research neuroscience topics;
3. Oral and written skills used to clearly communicate technical information and concepts in the field of neuroscience;
4. Proficiency in neuroscience laboratory and field techniques including the scientific method, experimental design, data collection and analysis, and the application of these techniques to real-world situations;
5. An appreciation and consideration for the ethical responsibilities of scientists, medical professionals, and social workers that deal with the nervous system.