Neuroscience, Minor
Build scientific reasoning, research literacy and data interpretation skills that complement a wide range of majors. Sharpen your readiness for careers and graduate programs in healthcare, research, biotechnology, public policy and other brain- and behavior-related fields.
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Minor description
Neuroscience minor description
The minor program in neuroscience offers an interdisciplinary exploration of the brain and nervous system, combining the fields of biology and psychology. You can take courses in behavioral neuroscience, cellular and molecular neuroscience, cognitive neuroscience and systems neuroscience.
Why earn a neuroscience minor at ASU?
Housed within the Department of Psychology, ASU's neuroscience minor lets you examine how the brain shapes behavior, cognition and emotion while contributing to research across more than 50 laboratories. Its interdisciplinary design links you to coursework, faculty and expertise throughout ASU in areas such as biology, engineering and health-related disciplines.
You can also draw on ASU's long-standing relationships with organizations like Barrow Neurological Institute and Mayo Clinic, which open doors to research, internships and professional development.
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Student organizations extend the experience beyond the classroom. NeuroDevils gathers students interested in neuroscience through educational programs, community outreach, networking and professional development with faculty and researchers from ASU and local research organizations, while Psych for All nurtures an inclusive community where members share academic and career resources and support one another's personal and professional growth. The Psychology Engagement Team (PET) hosts events centered on research, career exploration and engagement and the Tempe Chapter of Psi Chi, the International Honor Society in Psychology, connects you to a distinguished network of students, faculty and professionals advancing psychological science.
You can also gain hands-on experience through projects tied to current research questions, developing skills that support your academic and professional goals. Recent projects have explored topics such as how electroencephalography (EEG) can be used to study and interpret visual information processed by the brain.
Courses
This undergraduate minor includes courses focused on a specialized topic, so you can advance your skills for further professional opportunities. Explore all courses below:
2026-2027 Catalog Year
The minor requires 18 credit hours. A "C" minimum is required for all courses in the minor, although students must maintain a 3.00 GPA in the post-baccalaureate certificate program.
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The minor in Neuroscience requires 18 credit hours, of which 12 credit hours must be upper-division. A minimum of six upper-division credit hours must be completed through The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. When selecting courses, the college offering the course can be identified by viewing the course details in Class Search. Only courses completed with a grade of "C" (2.00 on a scale of 4.00) or better may be applied toward the minor requirements. |
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NEU 101 Introduction to Neuroscience
3 credit hours
Minimum
grade:C
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C | 3 |
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NEU 290 Data Science for Neuroscience Majors
(QTRS)
3 credit hours
Minimum
grade:C
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C | 3 |
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Students must complete 12 credit hours of upper-division minor electives from any combination of tracks. The following courses can not be used to satisfy the Neuroscience minor requirements: NEU 394 Topic: Neuroscience Undergraduate Teaching Assistant; NEU 484; NEU 492; NEU 493; NEU 499. Behavioral Neuroscience Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience Cognitive Neuroscience Systems and Computational Neuroscience The following courses are additional elective options for Biomedical Engineering majors who meet the prerequisites:
12 credit hours
Minimum
grade:C
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C | 12 |
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Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this minor.
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Enrollment requirements
GPA Requirement: None
Incompatible Majors: BS in neuroscience
Other Enrollment Requirements: None
Current ASU undergraduate students may pursue a minor and have it recognized on their ASU transcript at graduation. Minor requirements appear on the degree audit once the minor is added. Certain major and minor combinations may be deemed inappropriate by the college or department of either the major program or the minor. Courses taken for the minor may not count toward both the major and minor.
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Careers this neuroscience minor prepares you for
Minor programs allow students to develop additional competencies that complement the marketable knowledge and skills they acquire in their majors. A minor program in neuroscience supports students who are interested in pursuing careers in research, health care, biotechnology and more.
Contact information
Use the contact information below to get in touch if you're a current student or have general questions.
Department of Psychology
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PSY 202
psych.advisor@asu.edu
480-965-7258
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