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Admissions Requirements

High School Rank:                     Upper 10%
High School/College GPA:          3.0 or better
SAT/ACT Exam score:               1130 SAT, 21 ACT
Placement score:                       12+ reading; College Algebra/Math 111
High School Curriculum:             College Prep  

The Curriculum

Foundational Courses:                                                             
NS 109 Introduction to Neuroscience – 4CH
NS 231 Neuropsychopharmacology – 4CH
Math 211 Elementary Statistics -- 4CH 
Phys 214 Digital Electronics – 3CH – lecture (2) and lab (1) 
Psy 270 Neuropsychology – 3CH                            
Bio 294 Human Physiology – 4CH
                        

Courses Providing Depth:
Psy 222 Research Methods – 4CH
Psy 342 Cognitive Psychology – 4CH
Psy 344 Sensation and Perception – 4CH
Bio 343 Developmental Biology – 4CH
           

Capstone Experiences:
NS 402 Internship in Neuroscience – 3CH                                                                     
NS 482 Independent Research – 3CH
INDS 444 Capstone Seminar (Kemper) – 3CH