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Neuroscience

Add a brain-and-behavior lens to your major. EIU's interdisciplinary Neuroscience Minor connects psychology and philosophy with choices in biology, communication disorders, computing and related fields, helping you examine the mind from more than one scientific perspective.

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Degree Level
Minor
Delivery
In Person
Credit Hours
25 Total, 25 in Major
Careers
Managers, Coordinators, Scientists
Neuroscience students at EIU

Why Study Neuroscience at EIU?

  • Examine the brain through biological, psychological, computational and philosophical perspectives
  • Build a customized course mix from psychology, biology, communication disorders, philosophy, mathematics and computer science
  • Pair neuroscience with a related major while allowing eligible courses to count toward both programs
  • Explore topics ranging from molecular biology and neurological disease to cognition, language, perception and consciousness
  • Strengthen interdisciplinary thinking for graduate study, professional school or careers involving brain, behavior or communication
"I am a successful student, I can afford to go here without being in debt for the rest of my life, and most importantly I am still close to my parents. I wanted to stay near them during my dad's recovery because we did not know what was next and I needed to be able to support my mom. Now that my dad is better, I am able to move."
Rene Beltran
Neuroscience | Class of 2027
Rene Beltran, Neuroscience at EIU

Hands-On Experience

  • Compare biological, psychological, computational and philosophical explanations through projects, discussion and written analysis
  • Choose laboratory-based electives in molecular and cellular biology, genetics, neurobiology or animal behavior
  • Analyze neurological disease, sensation, perception, cognition, communication or drug effects through advanced electives
  • Apply neuroscience concepts to questions arising in your primary major and intended career field
  • Build relationships with faculty and students across multiple departments rather than studying the brain within a single academic silo
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Hands-On Experience, Neuroscience students at EIU

What You'll Learn

EIU's Neuroscience Minor is designed for students who want to understand how the brain contributes to mental and behavioral phenomena without completing the full Neuroscience B.S. It can complement majors in psychology, biological sciences, communication disorders and sciences, philosophy, mathematics, computer science, health-related fields and other areas where questions about cognition, behavior or the nervous system matter.

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$161,180
Median Salary 4 Years After Graduation

Career Outcomes

  • Natural Sciences Managers
  • Clinical Research Coordinators
  • Bioinformatics Scientists
  • Molecular & Cellular Biologists
  • Geneticists
  • Biologists
  • Biological Technicians
  • Biological Science Teachers,…
  • Medical Scientists

Career Insights

Job Outlook ★ Bright Outlook Grow Rapidly
Preparation Needed Extensive (5/5)
Personality Fit Investigative

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Dr. John H. Mace
Professor, Chair
jhmace@eiu.edu
1151 Physical Science
217-581-7467
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Dr. Caridad Brito
Professor
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1431 Physical Science
217-581-2219
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Billy Panther
Head of Panther Pride
Old Main
217-581-2223
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