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NeuroStudies: A Model of an Interdisciplinary Neuroscience Studies Minor

NeuroStudies: A Model of an Interdisciplinary Neuroscience Studies Minor

R Adam Franssen ¹, Catherine L Franssen ², Maxwell A Hennings ²

R Adam Franssen ¹, Catherine L Franssen ², Maxwell A Hennings ²

¹Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences, Longwood University, Farmville, VA 23909.
²Department of Psychology, Longwood University, Farmville, VA 23909.

⁰Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences, Longwood University, Farmville, VA 23909.

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February 7, 2024

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Summary

This summary is machine-generated.

A new interdisciplinary Neuroscience Studies minor was developed for undergraduates, becoming a popular program. This model offers a blueprint for smaller institutions to expand neuroscience education with limited resources.

Area Of Science

Neuroscience Education
Undergraduate Curriculum Development
Interdisciplinary Studies

Background

Increasing nationwide demand for neuroscience programs.
Need for distinctive programs fitting undergraduate populations at liberal arts institutions.
Opportunity to build on existing institutional strengths.

Purpose Of The Study

To develop an interdisciplinary Neuroscience Studies minor.
To integrate neuroscience into students' major disciplines.
To create a model for resource-limited institutions.

Main Methods

Collaboration with university stakeholders.
Design of a minor with three core neuroscience courses (introductory, laboratory, capstone).
Inclusion of three major-specific neuroscience-related courses.
Implementation using existing faculty and resources with a single hire.

Main Results

The Neuroscience Studies minor quickly became the third largest on campus.
The program is increasingly popular, especially among honors students.
Graduates pursued diverse paths including Ph.D. programs, master's degrees, and workforce entry.

Conclusions

The interdisciplinary Neuroscience Studies minor successfully meets student demand.
The program serves as a viable blueprint for smaller institutions to offer neuroscience education.
The model demonstrates effective resource utilization for academic program development.

Keywords:

Curriculum Development Interdisciplinary Neuroscience

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