Neuroscience Department
Providing a unique, integrative approach to undergraduate neuroscience education.
Through a balance of depth in the principles of neuroscience and a broad knowledge from related disciplines, neuroscience students at Holy Cross are empowered to become critical, flexible and creative thinkers in pursuing unanswered scientific questions.
Why Study Neuroscience?
The Holy Cross neuroscience program is a pioneer in developing undergraduate neuroscience courses and curricula. Distinctive features of the Holy Cross approach include opening new opportunities for students to explore science and technology; creating environments that allow students to grow and contribute their unique strengths to the learning process; and inviting students to explore the implications and applications of their learning.
Courses of Study
Neuroscience: Major, Minor
Both majors and minors will delve into foundational STEM courses (in Chemistry, Computer Science or Physics), neural mechanics, cellular/molecular approaches and systems/behavior approaches. Many neuroscience students are also involved in research on and off campus.
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