About Behavioral Neuroscience

Behavioral Neuroscience is a new interdisciplinary program at Andrews University that is based on Behavioral Science, Biology and Mathematics.  It has been established with the support of an approximately one-half million dollar grant from the National Science Foundation.  Its purpose is to provide new opportunities for undergraduates to prepare for exciting careers in the fascinating, rapidly growing scientific fields which involve the study of the brain and its control of behavior.  Students will be involved in hands-on, laboratory experience, using the latest equipment as well as class work which will emphasize neuronal function, processing by the brain and the latest understanding of topics such as perception, memory, cognition, sensory input, the basis for mental and emotional disorders, drug addiction and other topics.  Research with a faculty mentor is an integral part of the program and is supported by student scholarships provided by the National Science Foundation grant.  Students who enter this Behavioral Neuroscience program will complete a common core of classes and choose one of three emphases outlined here to complete a BS degree in either Biology or Psychology.