{"id":8080,"date":"2026-01-06T19:27:18","date_gmt":"2026-01-06T19:27:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/programs.tarleton.edu\/?p=8080"},"modified":"2026-05-12T19:27:22","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T19:27:22","slug":"neuroscience","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/programs.tarleton.edu\/neuroscience\/","title":{"rendered":"Neuroscience, B.S."},"content":{"rendered":"    <article class=\"degree-shortcode-display degree-entry layout-v2 post-8971\">\n        <header class=\"degree-page-header\">\n            <h1 class=\"entry-title degree-program-name\">B.S Neuroscience<\/h1>\n        <\/header>\n\n        <div class=\"degree-layout-main-sidebar\">\n            <aside class=\"degree-sidebar\" aria-label=\"Program information and actions\">\n                <div class=\"hot-buttons\">\n                    \n                                    <\/div>\n\n                    <section class=\"degree-sidebar-widget program-facts-widget\">\n        <h2 class=\"widget-title\">\n            <button\n                type=\"button\"\n                class=\"widget-title-button\"\n                id=\"degree-program-facts-trigger\"\n                aria-expanded=\"true\"\n                aria-controls=\"degree-program-facts-panel\"\n            >\n                <span class=\"widget-title-text\">Program Facts<\/span>\n                <span class=\"widget-title-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/h2>\n        <div\n            class=\"widget-content\"\n            id=\"degree-program-facts-panel\"\n            aria-labelledby=\"degree-program-facts-trigger\"\n                    >\n                        <dl class=\"degree-facts-list\">\n                                                    <div class=\"degree-fact-row degree-meta-college\">\n                                <dt class=\"fact-label\">College<\/dt>\n                                <dd class=\"fact-value\">\n                                                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/cosm\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n                                            College of Science and Mathematics                                        <\/a>\n                                                                    <\/dd>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                                                    <div class=\"degree-fact-row degree-meta-major\">\n                                <dt class=\"fact-label\">Major<\/dt>\n                                <dd class=\"fact-value\">Neuroscience<\/dd>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                                                    <div class=\"degree-fact-row degree-meta-related-minors\">\n                                <dt class=\"fact-label\">Offered Minors<\/dt>\n                                <dd class=\"fact-value\">Behavioral Neuroscience<\/dd>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                                                    <div class=\"degree-fact-row degree-meta-level\">\n                                <dt class=\"fact-label\">Degree Level<\/dt>\n                                <dd class=\"fact-value\">Bachelor&#039;s<\/dd>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                                                                                <div class=\"degree-fact-row degree-meta-modalities\">\n                                <dt class=\"fact-label\">Delivery Format<\/dt>\n                                <dd class=\"fact-value\">\n                                    <ul class=\"modality-list fact-value-list\">\n                                                                                    <li>On-Campus<\/li>\n                                                                                    <li>Hybrid<\/li>\n                                                                            <\/ul>\n                                <\/dd>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                                                    <div class=\"degree-fact-row degree-meta-campuses\">\n                                <dt class=\"fact-label\">Campuses &amp; Locations<\/dt>\n                                <dd class=\"fact-value\">\n                                    <ul class=\"location-list fact-value-list\">\n                                                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/about\/stephenville-texas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n                                                        Stephenville                                                    <\/a>\n                                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/online\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n                                                        Online                                                    <\/a>\n                                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                            <\/ul>\n                                <\/dd>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                                                    <div class=\"degree-fact-row degree-meta-credit-hours\">\n                                <dt class=\"fact-label\">Credit Hours<\/dt>\n                                <dd class=\"fact-value\">120<\/dd>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                                                    <div class=\"degree-fact-row degree-meta-duration\">\n                                <dt class=\"fact-label\">Duration<\/dt>\n                                <dd class=\"fact-value\">4 Years, 8 Semesters<\/dd>\n                            <\/div>\n                                            <\/dl>\n\n                                            <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n    \n                                        <section class=\"degree-sidebar-widget how-to-apply-widget\">\n        <h2 class=\"widget-title\">\n            <button\n                type=\"button\"\n                class=\"widget-title-button\"\n                id=\"degree-how-to-apply-trigger\"\n                aria-expanded=\"true\"\n                aria-controls=\"degree-how-to-apply-panel\"\n            >\n                <span class=\"widget-title-text\">How To Apply<\/span>\n                <span class=\"widget-title-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/h2>\n        <div\n            class=\"widget-content\"\n            id=\"degree-how-to-apply-panel\"\n            aria-labelledby=\"degree-how-to-apply-trigger\"\n                    >\n                                                        <section class=\"degree-meta-app-deadlines\" aria-labelledby=\"degree-app-deadline-heading\">\n                                <h3 id=\"degree-app-deadline-heading\" class=\"degree-subsection-title\">Application Deadline<\/h3>\n                                <p>August 1 for Fall semester, December 1 for Spring semester, and June 1 for Summer semester<\/p>\n                            <\/section>\n                        \n                                                    <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n                    \n                    <section class=\"degree-sidebar-widget tuition-fees-widget\">\n        <h2 class=\"widget-title\">\n            <button\n                type=\"button\"\n                class=\"widget-title-button\"\n                id=\"degree-tuition-fees-trigger\"\n                aria-expanded=\"true\"\n                aria-controls=\"degree-tuition-fees-panel\"\n            >\n                <span class=\"widget-title-text\">Tuition &amp; Fees<\/span>\n                <span class=\"widget-title-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/h2>\n        <div\n            class=\"widget-content\"\n            id=\"degree-tuition-fees-panel\"\n            aria-labelledby=\"degree-tuition-fees-trigger\"\n                    >\n                        <p class=\"degree-meta-tuition-info\">Estimated costs available via the calculator.<\/p>\n                    <div class=\"tuition-button-wrap\">\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/business\/tuition-estimator\/\" class=\"button tuition-button\">\n                            Visit the Tuition Calculator\n                        <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n    \n                    <section class=\"degree-sidebar-widget accreditation-widget\">\n        <h2 class=\"widget-title\">\n            <button\n                type=\"button\"\n                class=\"widget-title-button\"\n                id=\"degree-accreditation-trigger\"\n                aria-expanded=\"true\"\n                aria-controls=\"degree-accreditation-panel\"\n            >\n                <span class=\"widget-title-text\">Accreditation<\/span>\n                <span class=\"widget-title-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/h2>\n        <div\n            class=\"widget-content\"\n            id=\"degree-accreditation-panel\"\n            aria-labelledby=\"degree-accreditation-trigger\"\n                    >\n                        <div class=\"degree-meta-accreditation accreditation-info-content\">\n                        <ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sacscoc.org\/\">Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)<\/a><\/li><\/ul>                    <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n                <\/aside>\n\n            <div class=\"degree-main-content\">\n                                    <figure class=\"degree-featured-image\">\n                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1300\" src=\"https:\/\/programs.tarleton.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/DPP-Biotechnology-1.png\" class=\"attachment-original size-original wp-post-image\" alt=\"A woman smiling in the entry of a doorway, wearing a white lab coat, with a gentleman behind her setting up neurotransmitters on an individual.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/programs.tarleton.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/DPP-Biotechnology-1.png 2560w, https:\/\/programs.tarleton.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/DPP-Biotechnology-1-300x152.png 300w, https:\/\/programs.tarleton.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/DPP-Biotechnology-1-1024x520.png 1024w, https:\/\/programs.tarleton.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/DPP-Biotechnology-1-600x305.png 600w, https:\/\/programs.tarleton.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/DPP-Biotechnology-1-768x390.png 768w, https:\/\/programs.tarleton.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/DPP-Biotechnology-1-1536x780.png 1536w, https:\/\/programs.tarleton.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/DPP-Biotechnology-1-2048x1040.png 2048w, https:\/\/programs.tarleton.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/DPP-Biotechnology-1-1568x796.png 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/>                    <\/figure>\n                \n                                    <section class=\"degree-section degree-section-overview\" aria-labelledby=\"degree-overview-title\">\n                        <h2 class=\"degree-section-title\" id=\"degree-overview-title\">Overview<\/h2>\n                        <div class=\"degree-meta-overview\">\n                            <?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><p>The Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience at Tarleton State University is a 120-credit, four-year degree that studies the structure and function of the nervous system and its relation to cognition, behavior, movement, and disease. All students complete a shared neuroscience core &mdash; including behavioral neuroscience, research methods, and laboratory coursework &mdash; plus required coursework in biology, chemistry, and psychology, along with directed research opportunities (NRSC 4086 Research Hours) and courses in computational neuroscience and artificial intelligence (NRSC 4390).<\/p><p>Beginning Fall 2027, students select one of four concentrations: General Neuroscience (research and doctoral preparation with full chemistry, physics, and calculus sequences); Pre-Medicine (satisfies TMDSAS medical school prerequisites); Pre-Physical Therapy (satisfies DPT program prerequisites); or Cognitive-Behavioral Neuroscience (behavior analysis, cognitive neuroscience, and animal behavior, including equine behavioral science electives). Each concentration includes 12&ndash;15 free elective hours and concentration-specific advising.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n                    <\/section>\n                \n                                    <section class=\"degree-section degree-meta-benefits\" aria-labelledby=\"degree-benefits-title\">\n                        <h2 class=\"degree-content-title\" id=\"degree-benefits-title\">Program Benefits<\/h2>\n                        <?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><ul>\r\n \t<li>Professional-school ready in four years &mdash; complete all medical school (TMDSAS\/MCAT) or physical therapy (DPT) prerequisites inside the 120-credit neuroscience degree, with no extra semesters.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Direct pipeline to Tarleton&rsquo;s own Doctor of Physical Therapy program and forthcoming Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine program.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>The only neuroscience program in Texas integrating equine and animal behavioral science &mdash; including Horse Handling Techniques and Equine Behavior Modification coursework.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Four career-aligned concentrations with a designated concentration advisor from day one.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>MCAT-advantaged major: the 2015 MCAT added 18 neuroscience content categories, making neuroscience one of the most strategically valuable pre-med majors.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Hands-on undergraduate research through faculty mentorship and variable-credit research hours (NRSC 4086), with emphasis on computational modeling and AI.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>                    <\/section>\n                \n                                    <section class=\"degree-section degree-meta-courses\" aria-labelledby=\"degree-courses-title\">\n                        <h2 class=\"degree-content-title\" id=\"degree-courses-title\">Courses<\/h2>\n\n                        \n                                                    <div class=\"apply-now-button-wrap\">\n                                <a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.tarleton.edu\/undergrad\/collegeofsciencemathematics\/neuroscience\/\" class=\"button apply-button\">\n                                    Visit the University Catalog\n                                <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n                                            <\/section>\n                \n                                    <section class=\"degree-section degree-meta-additional-details\" aria-labelledby=\"degree-more-about-title\">\n                        <h2 class=\"degree-content-title\" id=\"degree-more-about-title\">More About the Program<\/h2>\n                        <?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><p>Tarleton&rsquo;s undergraduate neuroscience program launched in 2023 and has grown consistently every year, mirroring national demand: the number of neuroscience majors nationwide grew roughly 600% between 2008&ndash;09 and 2023. Beginning Fall 2027, the program&rsquo;s four career-aligned concentrations make Tarleton the only Texas regional university with a formalized pre-medicine neuroscience pathway &mdash; a structure otherwise found at institutions such as Harvard, the University of Pennsylvania, UT Dallas, and Texas A&amp;M.\r\n\r\n<br>The program emphasizes hands-on research: students earn variable research credit (NRSC 4086) working directly with faculty mentors, and coursework includes distinctive offerings such as NRSC 4305 Neuromechanics (relevant to robotics, prosthetics, and motor neuroscience) and NRSC 4390 Introduction to AI, reflecting the program&rsquo;s emphasis on computational modeling and artificial intelligence.\r\n\r\n The Cognitive-Behavioral concentration draws on Tarleton&rsquo;s nationally recognized equine and animal science programs, with prescribed electives in Horse Handling Techniques (ANSC 2305) and Equine Behavior Modification (ANSC 3335) &mdash; a student experience unavailable at any other Texas neuroscience program. Advising guides for each concentration are being developed with Pre-Health Advising, and every student receives concentration-specific advising from a designated advisor.<br><\/p>                    <\/section>\n                \n                                    <section class=\"degree-meta-concentrations\" aria-labelledby=\"degree-concentrations-title\">\n                        <div class=\"concentrations-inner\">\n                            <h2 class=\"degree-content-title\" id=\"degree-concentrations-title\">Offered Concentrations<\/h2>\n                            <p><strong>Four concentrations, effective Fall 2027:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>General Neuroscience \u2014 research track for Ph.D. and biomedical science careers<\/li>\n<li>Pre-Medicine \u2014 M.D.\/D.O. preparation; TMDSAS- and MCAT-aligned<\/li>\n<li>Pre-Physical Therapy \u2014 DPT preparation, aligned with Tarleton\u2019s DPT program<\/li>\n<li>Cognitive-Behavioral Neuroscience \u2014 clinical neuropsychology, ABA\/BCBA, and animal\/equine behavior pathways<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/section>\n                \n                                        <section class=\"degree-section degree-overview-video\" aria-labelledby=\"degree-video-overview-title\">\n                            <h2 class=\"degree-content-title\" id=\"degree-video-overview-title\">Video Overview<\/h2>\n                            <div class=\"degree-video-frame\">\n                                <iframe loading=\"lazy\"\n                                    width=\"560\"\n                                    height=\"315\"\n                                    src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/sH__AnkVMBM\"\n                                    title=\"Video overview for B.S Neuroscience\"\n                                    allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\"\n                                    referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\"\n                                    allowfullscreen\n                                ><\/iframe>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/section>\n                                    \n                                    <section class=\"degree-section degree-meta-learning-outcomes\" aria-labelledby=\"degree-learning-outcomes-title\">\n                        <h2 class=\"degree-content-title\" id=\"degree-learning-outcomes-title\">Learning Outcomes<\/h2>\n                        <ul class=\"degree-content-list\" id=\"degree-learning-outcomes-visible\"><li>Synthesize foundational knowledge of neural structure, function, systems, and terminology \u2014 integrating neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, neurochemistry, and neuropharmacology from the cellular to the systemic level.<\/li><li>Explain how brain systems give rise to emotion, cognition, movement, behavior, and disease.<\/li><li>Relate neuroscience to other scientific disciplines and to modern research questions through the lens of history, philosophy, and ethics.<\/li><\/ul><ul class=\"degree-content-list\" id=\"degree-learning-outcomes-hidden\" hidden><li>Apply scientific methods and quantitative reasoning to neuroscience problems, including statistical analysis.<\/li><li>Perform core research techniques such as electrophysiology, neuroimaging, and behavioral analysis.<\/li><li>Evaluate primary neuroscience literature, design experiments, and conduct them through independent or supervised research.<\/li><li>Communicate effectively through writing-intensive coursework and training in grant writing, ethics, and collaboration.<\/li><li>Connect neuroscience content to professional and graduate-school pathways (concentration-specific), preparing for careers in research, healthcare, and industry.<\/li><\/ul><button type=\"button\" id=\"degree-learning-outcomes-toggle\" class=\"show-more-btn\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"degree-learning-outcomes-hidden\">Show More<\/button>                    <\/section>\n                \n                                    <section class=\"degree-section degree-meta-career-outcomes\" aria-labelledby=\"degree-career-outcomes-title\">\n                        <h2 class=\"degree-content-title\" id=\"degree-career-outcomes-title\">Career Outcomes<\/h2>\n                        <ul class=\"degree-content-list\" id=\"degree-career-outcomes-visible\"><li>Physician (M.D.\/D.O., after medical school) \u2014 the Pre-Medicine concentration satisfies all TMDSAS prerequisites for Texas medical schools.<\/li><li>Physical Therapist (DPT, after PT school) \u2014 graduates arrive \u201cDPT-ready on day one\u201d; employment projected to grow 17% through 2032.<\/li><li>Research Scientist \/ Ph.D. candidate \u2014 the General concentration provides the chemistry, physics, calculus, and research experience doctoral programs expect (medical scientist roles projected +11% growth).<\/li><\/ul><ul class=\"degree-content-list\" id=\"degree-career-outcomes-hidden\" hidden><li>Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA, after graduate coursework) \u2014 103,000+ job postings nationally; Texas ranks 3rd for demand.<\/li><li>Clinical Neuropsychology track (after doctoral study) \u2014 14% projected growth with elevated vacancy rates.<\/li><li>Research Assistant \/ Laboratory Technician \u2014 in academic, pharmaceutical, and biotech settings (U.S. life sciences employment at a record 2.1 million).<\/li><li>Animal\/Equine Behavior Specialist \u2014 leveraging Tarleton\u2019s unique equine behavioral science coursework. Pharmaceutical and biotech industry roles \u2014 sales, research support, and clinical trial coordination.<\/li><\/ul><button type=\"button\" id=\"degree-career-outcomes-toggle\" class=\"show-more-btn\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"degree-career-outcomes-hidden\">Show More<\/button>                    <\/section>\n                \n                                    <section class=\"degree-cpl-banner\" aria-labelledby=\"degree-certification-title\">\n                        <div class=\"degree-cpl-banner__inner\">\n                            <h2 class=\"degree-content-title\" id=\"degree-certification-title\">Certification and Licensure Preparation<\/h2>\n                            <div class=\"degree-cpl-banner__copy\">\n                                <?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><ul>\r\n \t<li>Satisfies all TMDSAS prerequisite coursework for application to Texas medical schools (M.D.\/D.O.).<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Aligned with all four MCAT content sections, including the neuroscience content added in the 2015 MCAT revision.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Maps to all 17 AAMC Core Competencies (2023 update) for entering medical students.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Satisfies CAPTE-accredited DPT program prerequisite areas (anatomy, physiology, motor control, psychology, statistics).<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Aligns with NPTE (National Physical Therapy Examination) content categories (~27% neuromuscular).<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Cognitive-Behavioral concentration maps to BACB Task List areas supporting the BCBA certification pathway (post-graduate coursework required).<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Aligns with Houston Conference Guidelines for preparation toward clinical neuropsychology doctoral training.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>                            <\/div>\n                            <a\n                                href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/site\/\"\n                                class=\"degree-cpl-banner__btn\"\n                                target=\"_blank\"\n                                rel=\"noopener\"\n                            >\n                                Learn about Certification and Licensure\n                            <\/a>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/section>\n                \n                                    <section class=\"degree-section degree-meta-admission-reqs\" aria-labelledby=\"degree-admissions-title\">\n                        <h2 class=\"degree-content-title\" id=\"degree-admissions-title\">Admissions Requirements<\/h2>\n                        <?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><ul>\r\n \t<li>Standard Tarleton State University freshman or transfer admission &mdash; no separate program application is required to declare the neuroscience major.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Students entering Fall 2027 or later declare one of the four concentrations with advising support.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Transfer coursework is evaluated individually for equivalency by the designated concentration advisor.<br>[Confirm any GPA or additional criteria with Admissions.]<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>                    <\/section>\n                \n                                    <section class=\"degree-cpl-banner\" aria-labelledby=\"degree-cpl-title\">\n                        <div class=\"degree-cpl-banner__inner\">\n                            <h2 class=\"degree-content-title\" id=\"degree-cpl-title\">Credit for Prior Learning<\/h2>\n                            <div class=\"degree-cpl-banner__copy\">\n                                <?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><p>Transfer students: prior coursework at other institutions is evaluated for equivalency on an individual basis by the designated concentration advisor.<\/p>                            <\/div>\n                            <a\n                                href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/cpl\/\"\n                                class=\"degree-cpl-banner__btn\"\n                                target=\"_blank\"\n                                rel=\"noopener\"\n                            >\n                                Learn about Credit for Prior Learning\n                            <\/a>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/section>\n                \n                                    <section class=\"degree-section degree-faqs-section\" aria-labelledby=\"degree-faq-title\">\n                        <h2 class=\"degree-content-title\" id=\"degree-faq-title\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n                        <ul class=\"degree-faqs-list\">\n                                                                                            <li class=\"degree-faq-item\">\n                                    <h3 class=\"degree-faq-heading\">\n                                        <button\n                                            type=\"button\"\n                                            class=\"degree-faq-question\"\n                                            id=\"degree-faq-question-1\"\n                                            aria-expanded=\"false\"\n                                            aria-controls=\"degree-faq-answer-1\"\n                                        >\n                                            <span class=\"degree-faq-question-text\">How new is the Neuroscience program?<\/span>\n                                            <span class=\"degree-faq-question-toggle\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n                                        <\/button>\n                                    <\/h3>\n                                    <div\n                                        class=\"degree-faq-answer\"\n                                        id=\"degree-faq-answer-1\"\n                                        aria-labelledby=\"degree-faq-question-1\"\n                                        hidden\n                                    >\n                                        <?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><p>The program officially launched in January 2024, making it one of the newest interdisciplinary STEM degrees at the University. Beginning Fall 2027, it offers four career-aligned concentrations: General Neuroscience, Pre-Medicine, Pre-Physical Therapy, and Cognitive-Behavioral Neuroscience.<\/p>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/li>\n                                                                                            <li class=\"degree-faq-item\">\n                                    <h3 class=\"degree-faq-heading\">\n                                        <button\n                                            type=\"button\"\n                                            class=\"degree-faq-question\"\n                                            id=\"degree-faq-question-2\"\n                                            aria-expanded=\"false\"\n                                            aria-controls=\"degree-faq-answer-2\"\n                                        >\n                                            <span class=\"degree-faq-question-text\">Is the Neuroscience program interdisciplinary?<\/span>\n                                            <span class=\"degree-faq-question-toggle\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n                                        <\/button>\n                                    <\/h3>\n                                    <div\n                                        class=\"degree-faq-answer\"\n                                        id=\"degree-faq-answer-2\"\n                                        aria-labelledby=\"degree-faq-question-2\"\n                                        hidden\n                                    >\n                                        <?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><p>Yes. It integrates biology, chemistry, and data analysis, allowing students to explore both the biological and behavioral aspects of the nervous system.<\/p>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/li>\n                                                                                            <li class=\"degree-faq-item\">\n                                    <h3 class=\"degree-faq-heading\">\n                                        <button\n                                            type=\"button\"\n                                            class=\"degree-faq-question\"\n                                            id=\"degree-faq-question-3\"\n                                            aria-expanded=\"false\"\n                                            aria-controls=\"degree-faq-answer-3\"\n                                        >\n                                            <span class=\"degree-faq-question-text\">Can I complete medical school or PT school prerequisites within this major in four years?<\/span>\n                                            <span class=\"degree-faq-question-toggle\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n                                        <\/button>\n                                    <\/h3>\n                                    <div\n                                        class=\"degree-faq-answer\"\n                                        id=\"degree-faq-answer-3\"\n                                        aria-labelledby=\"degree-faq-question-3\"\n                                        hidden\n                                    >\n                                        <?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><p>Yes. The Pre-Medicine concentration satisfies all TMDSAS prerequisites and the Pre-Physical Therapy concentration satisfies DPT prerequisites &mdash; all within the standard 120-credit, four-year plan.<\/p>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/li>\n                                                                                            <li class=\"degree-faq-item\">\n                                    <h3 class=\"degree-faq-heading\">\n                                        <button\n                                            type=\"button\"\n                                            class=\"degree-faq-question\"\n                                            id=\"degree-faq-question-4\"\n                                            aria-expanded=\"false\"\n                                            aria-controls=\"degree-faq-answer-4\"\n                                        >\n                                            <span class=\"degree-faq-question-text\">Which concentration is right for me?<\/span>\n                                            <span class=\"degree-faq-question-toggle\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n                                        <\/button>\n                                    <\/h3>\n                                    <div\n                                        class=\"degree-faq-answer\"\n                                        id=\"degree-faq-answer-4\"\n                                        aria-labelledby=\"degree-faq-question-4\"\n                                        hidden\n                                    >\n                                        <?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><p>General Neuroscience for research\/Ph.D. paths; Pre-Medicine for M.D.\/D.O.; Pre-Physical Therapy for DPT; and Cognitive-Behavioral Neuroscience for behavior analysis (BCBA), neuropsychology, or animal behavior. A designated concentration advisor helps every student choose.<\/p>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/li>\n                                                                                            <li class=\"degree-faq-item\">\n                                    <h3 class=\"degree-faq-heading\">\n                                        <button\n                                            type=\"button\"\n                                            class=\"degree-faq-question\"\n                                            id=\"degree-faq-question-5\"\n                                            aria-expanded=\"false\"\n                                            aria-controls=\"degree-faq-answer-5\"\n                                        >\n                                            <span class=\"degree-faq-question-text\">Will this program prepare me for graduate school?<\/span>\n                                            <span class=\"degree-faq-question-toggle\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n                                        <\/button>\n                                    <\/h3>\n                                    <div\n                                        class=\"degree-faq-answer\"\n                                        id=\"degree-faq-answer-5\"\n                                        aria-labelledby=\"degree-faq-question-5\"\n                                        hidden\n                                    >\n                                        <?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><p>Yes. The rigorous curriculum &mdash; including functional neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, and statistics &mdash; combined with research experience makes graduates highly competitive for M.S. and Ph.D. programs in neuroscience and biomedical sciences.<\/p>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/li>\n                                                                                            <li class=\"degree-faq-item\">\n                                    <h3 class=\"degree-faq-heading\">\n                                        <button\n                                            type=\"button\"\n                                            class=\"degree-faq-question\"\n                                            id=\"degree-faq-question-6\"\n                                            aria-expanded=\"false\"\n                                            aria-controls=\"degree-faq-answer-6\"\n                                        >\n                  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class=\"degree-faq-question-toggle\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n                                        <\/button>\n                                    <\/h3>\n                                    <div\n                                        class=\"degree-faq-answer\"\n                                        id=\"degree-faq-answer-7\"\n                                        aria-labelledby=\"degree-faq-question-7\"\n                                        hidden\n                                    >\n                                        <?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><p>Current students may stay on the existing track through graduation or voluntarily switch to a concentration with advising support.<\/p>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/li>\n                                                                                            <li class=\"degree-faq-item\">\n                                    <h3 class=\"degree-faq-heading\">\n   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