Overview

Neuroscientific approaches contribute to the discussion of major social and political questions, such as how best to educate children, what strategies are most effective in addressing drug abuse and to what extent human nervous systems can or should be integrated with artificial computational systems.

Neuroscience at Transylvania University studied within the liberal arts context examines not only how brain function influences behavior, but how the environments in which organisms dwell influence the brain. We examine the brain as a constantly changing organ responsive to influences from genetic factors, personal environment and sociocultural environment.

While many of the courses focus on the brain as a living system, the inclusion of computer science courses in the major enables students to explore models of artificial intelligence and to develop appreciation of the role of massive computational analysis in current brain imaging techniques. The upper-level core courses in the major invite students to integrate the biological, behavioral, computational and philosophical approaches to studying nervous system function. 

Careers

• Physician or other health professional

• Clinical neuropsychologist

• Neuroscience researcher

• Speech/language pathologist

• Medical psychologist

• Bioethicist

• Computer technician with brain imaging specialization

• Attorney (via joint professional program in law and neuroscience)

• Criminal justice system specialist