STEPHENVILLE, Texas — Tarleton State University’s College of Science and Mathematics launched a new Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience program this fall, expanding opportunities for research and education.
According to the World Health Organization, one in three people is affected by neurological conditions. Tarleton State will now help meet the growing need for access to an affordable education in this field.
“These groundbreaking steps will propel Tarleton students and faculty further into the neuroscience arena, offering expanded opportunities to contribute to the future of science, industry and medicine,” stated Dr. Amber Bozer, Head of the Department of Neuroscience. “We are now welcoming more explorers of the nervous system to the frontier of discovery, where curiosity intersects with neuroscientific inquiry.”
Several new and existing faculty members will join the neuroscience department with focused research in neuromuscular and biomechanical responses, the impact of drugs on the brain, and sensory-motor neurointegration.
Establishing the degree program will open pathways to careers in neuroscience, including but not limited to laboratory research, pharmaceuticals, biostatistics and health.
The university is furnished with neuroimaging research labs and equipment, giving students cutting-edge classroom experiences that strengthen their education.
In addition to learning inside the classroom by majoring or minoring in neuroscience, students can join the Neuroscience Club to connect with others who share their interest in the complexities of the nervous system.
For more information, visit https://www.tarleton.edu/cosm/.
A founding member of The Texas A&M System, Tarleton State University is breaking records — in enrollment, research, scholarship, athletics, philanthropy and engagement — while transforming the lives of approximately 18,000 students in Stephenville, Fort Worth, Waco, Bryan and online. For 125 years, Tarleton State has been committed to accessible higher education opportunities for all while helping students grow academically, socially and professionally through programs that emphasize real world learning and address regional, state and national needs.