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Bachelor of Science
Christopher Newport University
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Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience, Major in Neuroscience
Bachelor of ScienceBachelor of Science in Neuroscience, Major in Neuroscience
Christopher Newport University
The neuroscience program is an interdisciplinary degree program housed within the College of Natural and Behavioral Sciences. Upon successful completion of the curriculum, students are awarded a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience. The mission of the neuroscience program is to offer students a comprehensive, rigorous, interdisciplinary curriculum in neuroscience and its many ancillary professional applications. Students will gain a systematic introduction to the scientific methodologies, theories, and literature focused on the anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry of the nervous system and their behavioral correlates. In addition, students will develop skills in conducting independent research on aspects of neural functioning reflecting both fine-grained/ molecular as well as more global levels of analyses.
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Applicable Admissions Agreements
The table below lists admissions agreements between Christopher Newport University and partner institutions that may guarantee admission to this program if you meet the required criteria. Click on the title name of the agreement to view a summary of those criteria.
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What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?
| Transfer Guidance Element | What You Need to Know |
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| Associate Transfer Degree Completion | Completion of a Virginia Community College System (VCCS) transfer-oriented degree program (Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Associate of Arts & Science) will satisfy the CNU general education component of the undergraduate curriculum with the exception of the Second Language (foreign language) Literacy Requirement. The Second Language Literacy Requirement may be met in one of the following ways: a) Transfer of 201 or higher level foreign language course or b) Completion of a 200-level or higher foreign language course at CNU. Note that three (3) years of high school language study (in the same language) or a 102-level foreign language course is a prerequisite for a CNU 200-level foreign language course.
Completion of a transfer-oriented associate of fine arts degree from a VCCS college will satisfy Christopher Newport lower-level liberal learning requirements with the exception of one mathematics course (CNU's MATH 115 or higher) satisfying the Mathematical Literacy Liberal Learning Foundation requirement and one science lecture satisfying the Investigating the Natural World Area of Inquiry. Christopher Newport also requires completion of a 200-level language course or higher in a second language in order to graduate. If these requirements are not fulfilled during completion of the associate degree, they must be completed at Christopher Newport. |
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School | Completion of a Virginia Community College System (VCCS) transfer-oriented degree (Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, or Associate of Arts & Science) earned in high school satisfies Christopher Newport University's (CNU) general education requirements except for the Second Language Literacy Requirement. This requirement may be met by transferring a 201-level or higher foreign language course or completing a 200-level or higher foreign language course at CNU. A prerequisite for a CNU 200-level language course is either three years of the same high school language or a 102-level college language course. Students who earn the associate degree in high school are not eligible for VCCS/CNU guaranteed admission and, if they have not enrolled in a regular fall or spring college semester after high school graduation, must apply to CNU as first-time freshmen.
Completion of a transfer-oriented Associate of Fine Arts degree from a VCCS college satisfies CNU's lower-level liberal learning requirements except for one mathematics course (MATH 115 or higher), one science lecture course, and the 200-level foreign language requirement. Any unmet requirements must be completed at CNU. |
| Credit for Prior Learning | https://cnu.edu/admission/transfer/credit/ |
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College Level Information
Number of Transfer Students
217
Percent of Accepted Transfer Students
85%
| College Fit Guidance | What You Need to Know |
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| Is This College Right For Me? | At Christopher Newport University, we have approximately 4,400 students with about 200 transfers enrolling each year. We offer more than 90 areas of study, all programs are grounded in our rigorous liberal arts and sciences core curriculum. With 60 percent of our classes having 19 or fewer students, our small class sizes give you direct access to experts in their fields - teacher-scholars who provide outstanding instruction, conduct groundbreaking research, and publish noteworthy books and articles. We also have more than 200 clubs and student organizations and 24 varsity teams that compete in NCAA Division III. We're located in Newport News, Virginia, in the heart of one of the most historic and beautiful areas of the United States. When you venture off campus, you'll find unlimited activities for all interests as well as cultural and historical treasures within a short walk or drive. Our residence halls and apartment complexes win rave reviews from students and parents alike. In fact, The Princeton Review ranked our residence halls among the top in the nation in the group's Best College Dorms category. While transfer students are not required to live on-campus, many do! Housing is offered on a space-available basis. |
| Transfer Student Catalog Year | By term of entry at CNU. |
| First Year Student Catalog Year | By term of entry at CNU. |
| Applying for Guaranteed Admissions | If you attend a Virginia Community College System (VCCS) school and have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.2 or higher, you may be eligible for the Guaranteed Admission Agreement (GAA). GAA students are those who graduate from a transfer-oriented degree program at a Virginia community college within two years of enrollment at Christopher Newport with a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.2 or higher on a four-point scale and who intends to transfer to CNU. Other GAAs exist for Virginia Peninsula, Rappahannock, and Richard Bland. Please visit our website: https://cnu.edu/admission/transfer/ You must maintain continuous enrollment in all non-summer terms from the point of declaration until the associate degree is conferred and must transfer to Christopher Newport in the semester designated under the Letter of Intent. |
Where Can This Degree Transfer
This section displays degrees most closely related to this program
and to which you may be able to transfer. So, you can use this list to find the
next degree you can complete in your major. Please click the degree name to
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| Institution | Title | Degree | Award Name | Award Level | Delivery Mode |
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| Richard Bland College | Associate of Science-Life Science | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Roanoke College | Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Roanoke College | Bachelor of Science in Psychology | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| George Mason University | Neuroscience, BS | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| William & Mary | Neuroscience - Bachelor of Science | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Marymount University | Neuroscience (BS) | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Randolph-Macon College | Behavioral Neuroscience (BA) | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Neuroscience in Clinical Neuroscience | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Neuroscience in Cognitive and Behavioral Neuroscience | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Neuroscience in Computational and Systems Neuroscience | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Neuroscience in Neuroscience | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience | 4-Year | In-Person |
Careers Where This Degree Applies
| O*Net Code | Name | Description | Parent |
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| 19-1029.01 | Bioinformatics Scientists | Conduct research using bioinformatics theory and methods in areas such as pharmaceuticals, medical technology, biotechnology, computational biology, proteomics, computer information science, biology and medical informatics. May design databases and develop algorithms for processing and analyzing genomic information, or other biological information. | Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations |
| 25-1042.00 | Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | Teach courses in biological sciences. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research. | Educational Instruction and Library Occupations |
| 19-1029.00 | Biological Scientists, All Other | All biological scientists not listed separately. | Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations |
| 19-4021.00 | Biological Technicians | Assist biological and medical scientists. Set up, operate, and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment, monitor experiments, collect data and samples, make observations, and calculate and record results. May analyze organic substances, such as blood, food, and drugs. | Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations |
| 19-1029.04 | Biologists | Research or study basic principles of plant and animal life, such as origin, relationship, development, anatomy, and functions. | Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations |
| 11-9121.01 | Clinical Research Coordinators | Plan, direct, or coordinate clinical research projects. Direct the activities of workers engaged in clinical research projects to ensure compliance with protocols and overall clinical objectives. May evaluate and analyze clinical data. | Management Occupations |
| 19-1029.03 | Geneticists | Research and study the inheritance of traits at the molecular, organism or population level. May evaluate or treat patients with genetic disorders. | Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations |
| 19-1029.02 | Molecular and Cellular Biologists | Research and study cellular molecules and organelles to understand cell function and organization. | Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations |
| 11-9121.00 | Natural Sciences Managers | Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields. | Management Occupations |
| 11-9121.02 | Water Resource Specialists | Design or implement programs and strategies related to water resource issues such as supply, quality, and regulatory compliance issues. | Management Occupations |
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