If you are interested in the newly created Neuroscience major, make sure you attend one of the informational sessions!
The Psychology Department is thrilled to announce a Bachelor of Science degree in Neuroscience. The first degrees will be awarded to the Class of 2020 and may be declared as early as September 1, 2019. Students in the classes of 2020, 2021 and 2022 interested in the Neuroscience major are encouraged to attend one of the upcoming information sessions: Session 1: Thursday October 11 at Noon in Higgins 235 Session 2: Monday October 15 at 6:30 pm in McGuinn 521 Professors (and pizza) will be available during these sessions to discuss whether the Neuroscience degree is the right fit for your career plans and interests and make recommendations about courses you should take in the Spring semester. You may also discuss these issues with your advisor in the upcoming registration advising session. The complete degree requirements will be posted on the MCAS Course Catalog shortly: https://www.bc.edu/offices/stserv/academic/univcat/undergrad_catalog/arts_and_sciences/cas_psych.html Here are the requirements in brief format: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qzI_NJIeOdORtsDsB8DjXLwsRHIOIaMc/view?usp=sharing Here is a quick guide comparing the current Psychology Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees to the Neuroscience Degree: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QD3Rjco4dWrMNIJudWmp1g2q3MyJSoiz/view?usp=sharing If you are unable to attend one of the information sessions, please direct questions to Professor Christianson: j.christianson@bc.edu