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| Credits Required |
120
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36
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| Format |
Face To Face
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| Location |
Undergraduate students in this major study at the Grand Valley Allendale Campus. |
Classes for the program are a combination of online and in-seat at the Robert C. Pew Grand Rapids Campus. |
| Coursework |
The study of behavioral neuroscience covers a variety of topics, including:
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Topics covered:
Students also have the option to combine internships, global learning experiences, study abroad, collaborative projects, problem-based learning, and blending of traditional disciplines, resulting in a unique degree experience. 
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| Career Options |
Graduates with training in behavioral neuroscience have worked for colleges and universities, research institutes, pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, and government agencies. Students with a Behavioral Neuroscience degree may also pursue graduate study in neuroscience, neuropsychology, or related fields, or professional degrees in health-related fields. |
Graduates can expect to be employed in the following industries:
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| Application Deadline |
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Applications for admission are accepted on a rolling basis with deadline for fall semester June 1; winter November 1; and spring/summer April 1. Applicants after the deadline will be considered on an individual basis. The $30 fee is waived if previously applied to GVSU. |
| Skills Employers Want |
The B.A. and B.S. in Behavioral Neuroscience at GVSU will develop the skills you need to land the job you want. Whether the skills are advanced or general, you will build a resume of qualifications that are sure to attract employers. The following skills correlate with those pulled from actual job postings.
Source: EMSI, 2021
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Graduates strive to become change agents and usually work in areas, such as education, government, health and human services, non-profit organizations, sustainability, and urban planning. Here are a few of the job titles they can expect to hold:
The Social Innovation degree at GVSU will develop the skills you need to land the job you want. The following skills correlate with those pulled from actual job postings:
Source: EMSI, 2020
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