Contact
Jennifer Stiegler-Balfour, Ph.D.
Assistant Director, School of Social and Behavioral Sciences
jstiegler@une.edu
Mission
The mission of UNE's Neuroscience program is to produce independent, self-motivated learners who have acquired the analytical and research skills that will help them to think creatively while integrating complex ideas. This training prepares them to help solve the critical challenges facing our society and to contribute to the furthering of human knowledge. We accomplish this using a variety of experiential and engaged learning techniques to provide a foundation in the concepts and methodologies of the interdisciplinary field of neuroscience at the cellular, molecular, cognitive systems, and behavioral levels.
Program Description
A student with a GPA of at least 2.25 and a major at UNE may minor in Neuroscience with the approval of the Assistant Director of the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences. Declarations must occur before the completion of the first semester of the junior year. Students declaring a minor in Neuroscience will be discouraged from double-dipping credits across the minor and either major or core requirements (unless no other options are provided by the major, minor, or core requirements).
Curricular Requirements
A minimum of twenty-two (22) hours of approved course credit with a minimum grade of C- in each course is required for the minor in Neuroscience as follows:
| Program Required Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| BIO 106/106L – Biology II: Cellular/Molecular w/Lab | 4 |
| NEU 205/205L – Introduction to Neurobiology w/Lab | 4 |
| NEU 306/306L – Behavioral and Cognitive Neuroscience w/Lab | 4 |
| NEU 375 – Medical Neuroanatomy | 4 |
| NEU 410 – Neurobiology of Mental Illness | 3 |
| PSY 105 – Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| Minimum Total Required Credits | 22 |
|---|
Please note: While some courses can fulfill both core and program requirements, the credits earned do not count twice towards the minimum total required credits for the degree.
Notice and Responsibilities Regarding this Catalog
This catalog outlines the academic programs, degree criteria, policies, and events of the University of New England for the 2025–2026 academic year and serves as the official guide for academic and program requirements for students enrolling at the University during the Summer of 2025, Fall 2025, and Spring 2026 semesters.
The information provided is accurate as of its publication date on April 30, 2025.
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While students may receive guidance from academic advisors or program directors, they remain responsible for fulfilling the requirements outlined in the catalog relevant to their enrollment year and for staying informed about any updates to policies, provisions, or requirements.