Minor in Neuroscience

Explore the connections between the brain, nervous system, and human behavior with Ball State's minor in neuroscience. This interdisciplinary program provides a foundation in how the nervous system is organized, develops, and functions, as well as its influence on cognition and behavior.

Through coursework spanning psychology, biology, mathematics, philosophy, and speech pathology, you'll examine the nervous system from multiple scientific and theoretical perspectives.

Whether you're interested in understanding the biological foundations of behavior or exploring the relationship between the brain and cognition, this minor allows you to expand your knowledge while complementing your primary area of study.

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What You Will Learn

• Explore the structure, development, and function of the nervous system and its relationship to behavior and cognition.
• Examine cognitive processes, including sensation, perception, and the biological foundations of thinking and behavior.
• Gain interdisciplinary perspectives on neuroscience through topics such as genetics, cell biology, neurophilosophy, and communication sciences.

Why Neuroscience?

This minor complements a variety of academic interests and allows you to explore how neuroscience contributes to our understanding of human behavior, cognition, and communication.