Spring 2025
CLASSES START
Jan 13
SESSION B
CLASSES START
Mar 2
Program Overview
Do you find puzzles intriguing? The human brain is a complex puzzle that is still being solved. In RCU’s neuroscience program, you’ll examine the structure and function of the human brain and nervous system. The program integrates insights from a variety of disciplines, such as biology and psychology, to help you understand how the brain works, how it can malfunction, and how it changes throughout the lifespan. As a graduate, you can apply your degree as a clinical psychologist, research assistant, or laboratory technician, or continue on to graduate or medical school.
RIZE & RCU
Rochester Christian University is committed to offering innovative hybrid learning opportunities that merge on-campus experiences with online courses, providing students access to top experts from academia and industry. Powered by Rize Education, RCU utilizes technology to offer relevant degree programs, partner with top companies and academics, maintain in-person instruction, and provide students with a comprehensive on-campus experience that leads to successful career pathways.
RCU’s RIZE programs provide:
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Hybrid learning at RCU combines the best of both worlds, allowing students to benefit from in-person instruction while accessing online courses for enhanced collaboration with industry leaders, portfolio-building projects with employers, and preparation for remote work environments.
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degree requirements
RU’s Neuroscience program integrates insights from a variety of disciplines, such as biology, chemistry and psychology, giving you a broad understanding of how the brain is structured, how it works, how it can malfunction and change throughout the lifespan. You’ll gain knowledge about the nervous system, as well as behavioral and cognitive functions. This degree provides a strong base for graduate or medical school, or entry-level careers as clinicians or technicians in this field.
- KNOWLEDGE BASE IN NEUROSCIENCE: Students will be able to identify, explain, and apply major concepts, theories, and findings in neuroscience, including appropriately integrating knowledge within specific sociocultural contexts.
- SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY AND CRITICAL THINKING: Students will be able to use research design & analysis, scientific reasoning, and psychological theory to generate insights into and solve problems in physiological, behavioral, and mental processes.
- ETHICAL AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY IN A DIVERSE WORLD: Students will be able to identify and explain good practices that reflect ethical values contributing to positive outcomes while discerning the relationship between faith and science and articulating their own view of the world.
- COMMUNICATION: Students will be able to write clear and concise scientific arguments, present information using a scientific approach, engage in discussion of psychological concepts, and explain the ideas of themselves and others with clarity in different formats.
- PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Students will be able to reflect on their own and others’ behavioral and mental processes to apply effective strategies for self-management, self-improvement, and cooperation, while in consideration of sociocultural context and diversity.
Total Credit Hours: 120
- General Education Core 34 hours
- Neuroscience Fundamentals: 28 hours
- Biology Core: Choose one
- Psychology Core: Choose one
- Advanced Core: Choose one
- Neuroscience Core: 12 hours
- Electives 36 hours
- Pre-Health Society
- Health and Wellness Club
- Psi Chi Honors Society
Program Statistics
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Graduates hired within 6 months
Jobs filled by Rochester grads
Career Opportunities
Types of Jobs
- Laboratory Technician
- Clinical Psychology
- Medical Writer
- Neurosurgeon
$160,000
$340,000
$980,000
Avg. Salaries post graduation
(Courtesy of Salary.com for Neurosurgeon)
Market Trends
Market Trends: 4-7% projected growth (2021-2031) (according to O*Net Online for Laboratory Technician)
Project job openings: 25,600 (2021-2031) (according to O*Net Online for Laboratory Technician)
student experience
Internships
Clubs
- Pre-Health Society
- Health and Wellness Club
Activities
alumni profile
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FACULTY
Chair – Department of Science and Mathematics
Professor of Physical Science
School of Natural and Behavioral Sciences
Richardson Academic Center (RAC) 208
(248) 218-2116
dbrackney@rochesteru.edu
School of Natural and Behavioral Sciences
Richardson Academic Center (RAC) 208
(248) 218-2116
dbrackney@rochesteru.edu
Associate Professor of Math & Science
School of Natural and Behavioral Sciences
Richardson Academic Center (RAC) 206
(248) 218-2138
kcochrane@rochesteru.edu
School of Natural and Behavioral Sciences
Richardson Academic Center (RAC) 206
(248) 218-2138
kcochrane@rochesteru.edu
Associate Professor of Psychology
Department of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences
(248) 218-2157
jmatyas@rochesteru.edu
Department of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences
(248) 218-2157
jmatyas@rochesteru.edu
